Tour World Crafts
Forty Years. Thirty Countries. One Collection.
Tour World Crafts is a boutique gallery of one-of-a-kind folk art and ethnographic objects — each piece documented, provenance-tracked, sourced directly from artisans across 30+ countries over four decades. These are not reproductions, not mass market, not random antiques. They are extraordinary objects with a verified story behind them.
Newly Released
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Central Asian Shyrdak Felt Rug, Kyrgyz-Kazakh Mosaic Wool Carpet, Purple, Orange, Red Grey, 8′ x 4’9″
$395.00 -
Romanian Carved Wood Two-Handled Dish with Sawtooth Border, Signed N POPA, Nicolae Popa Folk Art
Original price was: $89.00.$66.75Current price is: $66.75. -
American Studio Art Pottery Egg-Form Vessel – Raku Crackle Glaze, Combed Detail & Mosaic-Tile Band
Original price was: $155.00.$116.25Current price is: $116.25. -
Traditional Mexican Two-Head Molinillo – Hand-Carved Wood Hot Chocolate Whisk
Original price was: $32.00.$24.00Current price is: $24.00. -
Central Asian Uzbek Lakai Embroidered Whisk Broom with Straw Insert
Original price was: $65.00.$48.75Current price is: $48.75. -
Rajasthani Kathputli String Puppet – Hand-Carved Wood & Silk Marionette Figure
Original price was: $50.00.$37.50Current price is: $37.50. -
19th Century European Cast Brass Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Original price was: $125.00.$93.75Current price is: $93.75. -
Pair Large Vintage Mexican Folk Art Tin Architectural Finials Hojalata Column Caps 19″
Original price was: $185.00.$138.75Current price is: $138.75. -
Vintage Kyrgyz Tebetei Fur-Trimmed Embroidered Winter Hat, Central Asia
Original price was: $125.00.$93.75Current price is: $93.75.
The integrity of this collection is rooted in its provenance: Craft World Tours. For years, that organization served as a bridge between the Western world and traditional artisans. Every piece in this assembly was acquired through those direct, personal relationships with makers who are the last keepers of their respective traditions. While the era of the tours has concluded, the physical legacy of those journeys remains intact within this collection.
Explore the World of Unique Artistry Today!
Discover our curated collection of global crafts and artistry.
The mission of Tour World Crafts is the purposeful reintroduction of these pieces into the hands of appreciative collectors. We operate with a sustaining approach: by placing selected works with those who value their history, we generate the capital necessary to maintain, protect, and grow the broader collection. We act as a bridge—ensuring that these objects continue to be celebrated while providing the resources to sustain the archive for the future.
Explore Our Curated Art Collection
Discover unique pieces that celebrate global artistry and craftsmanship.
Museum-Quality Artifacts
Experience the beauty of verified provenance in every artifact we offer.
Cultural Heritage Showcase
Learn about the rich traditions of artisans from around the world.
Sources of the Collection
Spanning four decades of global field research (1969–2011), the Craft World Tours Collection is sourced by travel to over 30 countries and hundreds of remote artisan communities. Significant regional archives include the Silk Road territories of China, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan; the high-altitude craft centers of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim; and the textile-rich villages of Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
The collection also draws from the ethnographic traditions of India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, as well as the historical folk arts of Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Portugal, and the USSR. Our African and Middle Eastern holdings represent the craftsmanship of Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey, Ghana, and Togo, while our Western Hemisphere artifacts originate from the indigenous markets of Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.