Tour World Crafts
Forty Years. Thirty Countries. One Collection.
Tour World Crafts is a boutique gallery of one-of-a-kind folk art and ethnographic objects — each piece documented, provenance-tracked, sourced directly from artisans across 30+ countries over four decades. These are not reproductions, not mass market, not random antiques. They are extraordinary objects with a verified story behind them.
Newly Released
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American Studio Art Pottery Egg-Form Vessel – Raku Crackle Glaze, Combed Detail & Mosaic-Tile Band
$155.00 -
Nicolae Popa Signed Romanian Folk Art Spoon – Scale-Carved Handle with Rosette Medallion
$145.00 -
Nicolae Popa Signed Romanian Folk Art Spoon – Bird-Head Finial, Scale-Carved Handle
$145.00 -
Nicolae Popa Signed Romanian Folk Art Spoon – Hand-Carved Ceremonial Wood Spoon
$125.00 -
Traditional Mexican Two-Head Molinillo – Hand-Carved Wood Hot Chocolate Whisk
$32.00 -
Traditional Mexican Molinillo – Hand-Carved Wood Hot Chocolate Whisk
$28.00 -
Central Asian Uzbek Lakai Embroidered Whisk Broom with Straw Insert
$65.00 -
Rajasthani Kathputli String Puppet – Hand-Carved Wood & Silk Marionette Figure
$50.00 -
Scandinavian Carved Wooden Mangle Board with Peg-Fitted Handle
$89.00 -
Vintage Anglo-Raj Stuffed Cotton Elephant Figurine, Mirror Work, Rajasthan
$48.00 -
Matched Pair Hand-Carved Romanian Wooden Wall Spoons, Inscribed 2005
$52.00 -
Scandinavian Carved Wooden Mangle Board, Horse-Head Handle
$55.00 -
Norwegian-Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bridal Spoon, Pierced Openwork Handle
$38.00 -
Hand-Carved Romanian Cherry Wood Decorative Spoon, Pierced Rosette
$38.00 -
Vintage Madeiran Mexelote (Caralhinho) Poncha Stick, Carved Muddler
$45.00 -
Rajasthani Fabric Donkey/Horse Figurine, Mirror Work & Embroidery
$42.00
The integrity of this collection is rooted in its provenance: Craft World Tours. For years, that organization served as a bridge between the Western world and traditional artisans. Every piece in this assembly was acquired through those direct, personal relationships with makers who are the last keepers of their respective traditions. While the era of the tours has concluded, the physical legacy of those journeys remains intact within this collection.
Explore the World of Unique Artistry Today!
Discover our curated collection of global crafts and artistry.
The mission of Tour World Crafts is the purposeful reintroduction of these pieces into the hands of appreciative collectors. We operate with a sustaining approach: by placing selected works with those who value their history, we generate the capital necessary to maintain, protect, and grow the broader collection. We act as a bridge—ensuring that these objects continue to be celebrated while providing the resources to sustain the archive for the future.
Explore Our Curated Art Collection
Discover unique pieces that celebrate global artistry and craftsmanship.
Museum-Quality Artifacts
Experience the beauty of verified provenance in every artifact we offer.
Cultural Heritage Showcase
Learn about the rich traditions of artisans from around the world.
Sources of the Collection
Spanning four decades of global field research (1969–2011), the Craft World Tours Collection is sourced by travel to over 30 countries and hundreds of remote artisan communities. Significant regional archives include the Silk Road territories of China, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan; the high-altitude craft centers of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim; and the textile-rich villages of Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
The collection also draws from the ethnographic traditions of India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, as well as the historical folk arts of Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Portugal, and the USSR. Our African and Middle Eastern holdings represent the craftsmanship of Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey, Ghana, and Togo, while our Western Hemisphere artifacts originate from the indigenous markets of Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.