Come to Peru with us in April!
We are headed to Peru in April 2020 and we would love for you to join us. We will attend Peru MODA DECO, a showcase of 50+ producers and brands representing textiles, ceramics, natural fibers, leather, carved stone and glass. And we will visit local markets and museums for inspiration.
Interested in learning more? Read this full description of the show and ByHand's role in helping you make this a successful trip. Or email karen@byhandconsulting.com for more information.
Something New!
We are starting something NEW! Over the next few weeks we will feature brands from our Market Incubator and Innovation Showcase programs at NY NOW.
Check out these three brands featured at the NY NOW fashion show in our latest email campaign HERE
Market Incubator Program at NY NOW - August 2019
To see the full list of companies that participated in the August 2019 Market Incubator program at NY NOW, click HERE
Innovation Showcase companies at NY NOW
To see the full list of companies who exhibited in our August 2019 Innovation Showcase Program at NY NOW, click HERE
Market Incubator at Artisan Resource at NY NOW
To read more about all 12 of our Market Incubator participants for the winter 2019 NY NOW market - click HERE
What's New at NY NOW!
To read all about our amazing Innovation Showcase companies participating in the February 3-6, 2019 NY NOW show click HERE
Artisan & Handmade Seminar Series at NY NOW Feb 3- 5, 2019
You are Invited to Peru!
Click HERE for more information
Register now for seminars at NY NOW
To see our full lineup of seminars and panels for February 5-7 2017 at NY NOW click this link HERE
Atelier Calla - A Success Story
Atelier Calla is a Haitian artisan enterprise offering handmade jewelry and home decor. Atelier Calla exhibits at Artisan Resource at NY NOW. We asked Christelle of Atelier Calla, some questions about their experience at Artisan Resource at NY NOW and working with ByHand.
1. Why did you select Artisan Resource at NY NOW? What does Artisan Resource offer that other shows don’t?
Artisan Resource is an incredible platform that is curated for the buyer. I felt that the selection of companies showing in this section of NY NOW was chosen to offer a diversity in products from all around the world. Handmade products with a story, history and soul. Also, the support system from ByHand and the NY NOW representatives is amazing. The advice was on point and the focus on promoting the artisan's work in the best way possible was so valuable.
2. How did you know you were ready to exhibit in Artisan Resource?
I was strongly encouraged by Artisan Business Network and ByHand Consulting. I was very impressed at first because NY NOW is such a big show and the competition is fierce, but knowing that Haitian products have had success gave me the confidence to participate.
3. What were your biggest concerns in preparing for Artisan Resource?
The biggest concern was choosing the right selection of products in order to touch and attract the most buyers.
4. What help did you receive from ByHand to help you prepare and be successful at the show?
The webinars to begin with and the one-on-one Skype sessions were very helpful to answer most of the questions I had. Then once on site, the advice on how to present the products in the best way possible was very important as well.
5. How did participating in Artisan Resource impact your business? What results did it bring for your business?
Participating in Artisan Resource gave me an exposure to the US Market that I wouldn't have had otherwise. This is probably the best investment I've made for Atelier Calla. I doubled my sales in export and I have a database of contacts that I can work with for the years to come.
6. What advice do you have for companies exhibiting in Artisan Resource for the first time?
Don't be scared! Believe in your product and your story. Make sure to deliver and prepare for all the questions about your products potential. Buyers will ask.
Put it on your calendars! Our list of future must see trade shows:
image courtesy of Onora Casa
Expoartesanias - Bogota Colombia December 5-18, 2016
Artisan Resource - New York, NY - February 5-8, 2017; August 20-23, 2017
Caravana Americana - Mexico City, Mexico - April 2017
Peru Gift Show - Lima, Peru - April 2017
New World Crafts - Antigua, Guatemala September 2017
Source East Africa - location TBD - September 2017
Trade + Impact - location TBD - September 2017
ByHand is on MSNBC!
This is a great interview with Karen Gibbs of ByHand and Keith Recker of Hand/Eye. It helps explain what we do in our work with artisans around the globe!
Click on this link HERE to watch the video
New - Innovation Showcase in Handmade Global Design at NY NOW this August 2016
Click on the Innovation Showcase below to see all of the amazing companies and links to their sites!
Join our buying trips!
Market Incubator Pavilion Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2016
Artisan & Handmade Seminar Series @ NY NOW Jan 31-Feb 2, 2016
Happy New Year from ByHand!
The Best of Handmade at NY NOW →
A repost from our friend Lauren Lancy at The Kindcraft who wrote a lovely article about Artisan Resource and Handmade Global Design @ NY NOW.
Sneak Peek! Peruvian Artisans at Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2015
Read about the traditional Peruvian artisans coming to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The Marketplace will be open June 24 to July 12 in the National Museum of the American Indian’s Potomac Atrium.
Read Festival Blog Here