"Silk Road Unveiled" Presentation by Rikki Quintana

Embark on a captivating journey into the hidden world of master artists from the modern Silk Road countries of Central Asia with Rikki Quintana as your guide. For over 8 years, she has partnered with traditional artisans to bring their work to the West, and now she'll unveil the mesmerizing stories, culture, and history behind some of the region's most important traditional arts. From Uzbekistan's ikat weaving to suzani embroidery from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, from Kyrgyzstan's felting to Tajikistan's wood carving, experience the beauty of these handcrafted cultural treasures up close. Don't miss the chance to also shop and bring home a piece of this artistic heritage. Join us for an unforgettable event celebrating the soul of Central Asia's artistry!

Rikki Quintana:

Rikki founded HoonArts Fair Trade in a leap of faith, after retiring from her law career. Starting from “zero” as the first to build a US market for Tajikistani handicrafts, HoonArts is now a verified fair trade business, working with artisan groups in 3 Central Asian countries. With customers on 4 continents, HoonArts is helping to empower over 100 artisans, mostly rural women. Rikki is passionate about using her long-term partnerships with master artists to open a doorway to this region, and give her clients unique and personalized products, travel, and educational experiences they can’t get anywhere else.