I Know a Guy
Good stuff from people I've actually met.
Everywhere I go, I meet people making great things who never get seen outside their own town. A lot of them live on small wages, only sell during the busy season, and can't afford a website. These are the ones I've met in person, and they ship. Message them, buy direct, and skip the plane ticket.
Stock may be different, as I don't update this often. I include price ranges of what you may find as normal.
I don't earn money from recommendations. This is just my way of giving back to the communities I visit. If you message someone, mention you found them through me, so they know where you got their number from.
Saidoen Sculptures
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sayed Jafar
Kabul, Afghanistan
Fine print: this is a directory. I list vendors I've met, but I don't take payments, ship anything, handle disputes, or guarantee prices, timing, or stock. You deal with the seller directly, at your own risk. I search each country for quality before I buy. I don't buy cheap, overproduced items on the main tourist circuit, and I will pay more for something well made. That does not mean you will have the same experience. Same as anything else in life, things can change.