"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.