Aid to Artisans Awards

Christina Kim of Dosa was one of the winners that rocked the ATA Awards

I headed over to the ATA Awards the other day hosted at ABC Carpet and Home with the League of Artisan ladies (Benita et. al) and Michela from Interrupcion to celebrate a little fair trade for the “noveau riche,” as Benita would like to say. ATA “celebrates the achievements of individuals and groups who have changed the handmade world through their talents and determination.” This year’s honorees include:

ed Muehling
Extraordinary jewelry and product designer
ATA Lifetime Visionary Award

Christina Kim
Founder of inventive artisan-based fashion house, Dosa
Innovation in Craft Award

Barbara Tober
Philanthropist, artisan investor, chair Board of Governors of New York’s Museum of Art & Design
Preservation of Craft Award

Edric Ong
Sarawak-based textile specialist, designer, cultural preservationist
Artisan Advocate Award

…but this African blackwood necklace and a spiral bracelet (not shown here) by Federico de Vera’s was one of my favorites