The City World Market made its debut at the 2006 Festival. A collection of culturally diverse crafters exhibiting unique wares, this award-winning, collaborative effort includes business education, mentoring and marketing to provide recent immigrants with an outlet for their creativity and an opportunity to become entrepreneurs in their adopted country. The 2006 program won national and state economic development and cultural diversity awards.
• City World Market Receives Maryland Economic Development Association Award
• Gaithersburg Receives National Cultural Diversity Award
• World Market Video (View this video on your desktop computer using a web browser and Windows Media Player)
The World Market is sponsored in part by:
Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery College - Hispanic Business & Training Institute
Through the Kitchen Door International
All About Signs
Lowe's of Gaithersburg
World Market Vendors:
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"A Health Food Store for Your Face and Body" Zosimos Botanicals LLC specializes in formulating unique products with exotic oils and ingredients from around the world. The superior qualities of Brazilian Acai berry extract, Andiroba oil, Buriti oil and Copaiba oil; Tibetian Goji berry extract and New Zealand Manuka honey are respected by their native cultures. We are excited about the natural inherent benefits of these botanicals and believe they make superior products. Zosimos Botanicals LLC offers natural mineral color cosmetics, skincare, soy candles, deodorant, perfume and more. Zosimos Botanicals product formulations bring out your natural beauty without resorting to harsh chemicals or toxins. |
Carmen Valdivia de Silva and Walter Silva The word Tawa means four in Quechua, which was the language used by the regions that formed the ancient Inca empire. Tawa clothes are made of alpaca fibers by Peruvian artisans who have inherited the old techniques used by their ancestors. The alpaca is a millenary animal that lives in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. The elegant designs of our ponchos, caps, shawls, scarves and hats are a mixture of traditional and modern cultures. |
Mariela Astrodesign Mariela offers unique handmade contemporary jewelry incorporating her knowledge of astrology and the power of stones and gems. Her jewelry is made of gold, silver, and various precious and semi-precious stones according to the signs of the Zodiac, by color and by ruling planet. All pieces are one-of-a-kind and consistent in their influence on the body, mind and soul of the wearer. |
Isis Import/Export Jenny E. Valverde These handmade Peruvian items reflect the rural influences of the regions of Peru where the craftswomen live. There is a selection of purses, jewelry and embroidered cloth. |
Touch of Heart Ivonne Zuniga Touch of Heart is a fair trade company importing quality handmade products from around the world. We are currently featuring items from renowned gourd artisan Percy Medina from Peru. We are also carrying detailed and colorful 3-D tapestries from Peru, and crocheted items from jewelry designer Anakim from Columbia.
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NETTIN, Inc. Owner: Myra & Associates Nettin's booth will feature items from developing communities in West Africa. The handmade clothing is 100 percent cotton, hand tie-dyed or made from artificial yarn or kentie. Featured items are men's dashiki shirts, hand-processed leather bags and slippers for ladies and men. Some are traditional wedding ensembles. Also featured are artifact beads and woodcarvings. |
Catering by Will "Big or Small Chef Will Does All!" Chef Will has 20 years of catering experience. He specializes in international cuisine, including organic chicken, beef, and/or vegetarian spice wraps and kabobs. |
Kaye Bell and Kate Reyes K Designs is two sisters' dream of bringing the spirit and rustic island life of the Philippines into contemporary homes. These products are made from natural materials of grass straw, pandan leaves, reeds, twigs and clay. Each is individually handwoven and handcrafted.
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