THE TRAVELER’S MARKET PRESENTS

 

EMBERA MASKS OF PANAMA

EXHIBIT & SALE

July 6 – August 1

 

OPENING RECEPTION

TUESDAY JULY 6^TH

5:30 – 7:30

 

 ALSO PRESENTING TWO LECTURES

 

6:00PM  

“DOCUMENTING YOUR COLLECTION” by Carrie Haley   Art Resource Connection

Carrie Haley has a Master’s Degree from the University of Hawaii, specializing in Pacific & Asian Art

History.  She has documented notable collections of antique tribal African, Asian, Oceanic & Native American art, as well as Impressionist paintings, Art Deco furniture and a rare guitar collection.

 

6:30 PM

“KANTHA EMBROIDERY OF INDIA” by Shamlu Dudeja

Shamlu Dudeja started SHE (Self Help Enterprise), a non profit organization in Kolkata, India dedicated to

training seamstresses in the traditional craft of Kantha embroidery.  She has brought these beautiful textiles to the Folk Art Market each year.  In addition to providing healthcare for the women and their families,

sales proceeds go to development, training & purchase of materials.

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Refreshments will be served

 

DOOR PRIZES INCLUDE: 2 tickets for the Friday night

 Folk Art Market preview party (valued at $125 each)

 

Seating for the lectures is limited

Please call for reservations

505-989-7667