Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

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Firdavs Yusupov

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Blue Rishtan Pottery

Firdavs is an eighth generation ceramicist and is a master of his craft. He works using a kick wheel and clay from his backyard to create plates, bowls, vases and more.

Firdavs uses a variety of unique local motifs and ornaments, as well as rare techniques, painting with brushes made from goat hair. His pieces feature alkaline glazes and colors mostly in blue and white.

Rishtan is known for its potters who use traditional designs to make decorative pieces as well as for everyday use.

The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, a non-profit organization, produces the largest international folk art market in the world, and our success led to Santa Fe’s designation as a UNESCO City of Folk Art.