SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The International Folk Art Market is headed for another banner year, and dozens of artisans — many from developing countries — are reaping the benefits as they work to start their own businesses and improve their communities.
Now in its 12th year, the three-day market entered its final stretch Sunday.
Thousands of people crowded onto Santa Fe’s Museum Hill to browse the booths of more than 150 artists from around the globe. Everything from hand-woven baskets to carved gourds and rugs made of recycled clothes were on display.
Organizers say the first two days were sold out and more than $700,000 in art was sold in less than four hours during the first night, a 12-percent increase over 2014.
Last year, sales topped $3 million for the weekend.
