Recently, Sally Bright, from the NAIA, wrote us to tell us we had an importer on the list of exhibitors at Arts, Beats & Eats. Lisa and I (Lisa Konikow my co-director at ABE) were not pleased. We really liked the images and the exhibitor looked like a quality addition to the show lineup. But when we googled the name: misturadesigns.com and read more about the company AND the extensive list of art fairs they had participated in this year the handwriting was on the wall.
A recent email from www.thaitradepoint.com really brought this further to my attention.
I was being offered unique Asian crafts to sell to my customers. Here are some of the things I could buy (and possibly sell at an art fair):
- Ancient Beads -HANDMADE ART OF PRECIOUS AMULETIC ORNAMENT.
- Spare Robot - Amazing steel works from used spare parts.
- Wood Collection -Exotic wooden gifts for the wood passionate.
-Thai-Luna Soft Clay Flower
- Siam Sculture & Gift - Ancient Sculpture and Gift of the old Siam.
-Thai Be Proud - the masterpiece heritage of southern Thailand.
- Leaves Paper - Handmade leaves & fiber paper of Northern Thailand.
- Spaindex - Hot and Spicy Lady Clothings Exporter. (well, these may not make the jury :)
- Exotic Wallets - Authentic Genuine Leather Wallet made from great quality skin of Thai's animal.
- Wittaya Collection - Mango wood products from most skillful craftsman.
- Just-A-Crafts - The ultimate old rustic teak wook furniture.
The crafts are being sold in lots - not individually. Let's be sharp here and keep these vendors out of our art fairs. It completely undermines our reason for being.
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