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Dallas Market Center, in partnership with the International Folk Art Alliance (IFAA), will serve as the exclusive host of the International Folk Art Market (IFAM) collection, June 19-23, during Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.

The exhibit will be held in the World Trade Center Atrium where buyers can peruse handcrafted jewelry, gifts, and home décor that have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and The New York Times. Buyers will get to know more than 20 artisans from all over the world including Mexico, Uzbekistan, India and other countries.

IFAM at Dallas Market Center opens the door for master folk artists to connect with buyers from across the United States and beyond. Artists learn about wholesale marketing, order fulfillment and how to strengthen their earning opportunities through export. The wholesale connections made provide year-round income for the artists, creating a lasting economic impact on their communities.

In turn, this showcase offers buyers a curated collection of the world’s finest folk art to diversify their product offerings. IFAM allows buyers to hear the stories behind these one-of-a-kind products direct from the source and then share these fascinating origin stories with their customers.

“We proudly support IFAM and its mission to help support artists and their communities around the world,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “As retailers seek unique, handmade products with a compelling story this temporary exhibition is a major attraction. Likewise, their spirit of creativity and generosity are important lessons for our own community of customers.”

For more information please visit www.folkartalliance.org. Click here to find more information about IFAM at Dallas Market Center.