Our Purpose Artisan Import and Development imports and markets quality handicrafts nationally and operates as direct wholesalers, creating a sustainable and profitable relationship for the artisan in their community. The initial benefit to the artisan overseas is financial. By expanding their exposure to the import market they have the potential of increasing their productivity, thereby employing others to meet their growing business demand. Increased finances to the artisan, their companies and ultimately the community, gives the opportunity for better education, health care, and housing. Our Commitment to the artisans Artisan Import and Development works and has relationships with artisans and their businesses overseas in the 2nd and 3rd world nations, importing their handiwork to America. Providing an international market offers them the ability to prosper, providing a foundation to be self sustainable and profitable. We market imports nationally and operate as wholesalers, creating a sustainable and profitable relationship with the overseas artisan. The initial benefit to the artisan is financial. By expanding their exposure to the import market they have the potential of increasing their productivity, thereby employing others to meet the increased demand. Increased finances to the artisan, their companies and ultimately the community, will give the opportunity for better education, health care, and housing. Simply put, their quality of life will increase. Although Artisan Import and Development is a �¢ï¿½ï¿½for profit�¢ï¿½ï¿½ company, all profits produced are reinvested into developing business initiatives. This reinvestment is through micro enterprise loans used as startup capital for individuals that show entrepreneurial ability, and for developing the community. Our Commitment to You By establishing personal relationships with the artisan and developing an import market for them, we are bringing their culture from around the world to you