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This past weekend, the @santafeindianmarket celebrated its 100th anniversary, and the annual event—where Indigenous artists across North America take over downtown Santa Fe, and showcase their latest works for sale—has only continued to grow in scope. Inside the 668 booths, which lined the streets of Santa Fe’s downtown plaza, over 800 artists displayed and sold their new wares, some of which took months—or the whole calendar year—to produce. Fashionable visitors—both Indigenous and non-Indigenous—wore their best turquoise jewelry and beadwork while browsing these latest assortments. Native innovation was also apparent on the runways during the event’s two fashion shows, where 14 Indigenous designers put forward their new collections fusing the old with the new. Many of the artists at this year’s event agree that the market’s survival over 100 years is especially poignant. Despite systemic discrimination—including when Indigenous people were forced into boarding schools and denied the right to practice their cultural traditions—Indigenous artists have prevailed and continued to honor their heritage. It’s a privilege that’s not lost on today’s crop of talent. “It’s 100 years of Native fashion and art," said @orlandodugi, "and to be a part of the celebration, I had to show something that was helping to push forward another 100 years.” Read my recap of the market for @voguemagazine at the link in my bio. And thank you always @sidesquash who beautifully captures the market for us every year, as well as to @olivebitties, who I could never do this project without❤️
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