Fringe Road Adventures
Travel with Ibu
Adventures to meet our artisan partners where they live and work.
Through our Fringe Road adventures, travelers experience direct access to our artisan partners in their home setting plus intimate cultural one-of-a-kind experiences. The cost of each trip includes a $5,000 tax-deductible donation to the Ibu Foundation to provide continued artisan support.
Upcoming travel
2026 – 2027
Santa Fe, New Mexico — sold out
July 8 – 13, 2026
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South Africa
Fall 2027
Reserve your spot
For additional information and to reserve a spot, please contact Lasley Steever, Chief Grants Officer + Artisan Engagement — lasley@ibumovement.org | mobile: 917-749-2142.
Testimonials
In her words
The Ibu community has been an incredible gift. I've formed wonderful friendships with people who also share an interest in the mission and values that Ibu amplifies. I cherish my Fringe Road experiences and can't wait to create more amazing memories with our global Ibu family!
Traveling on an Ibu Fringe Road Adventure to Kenya with my two daughters gave us memories we will never forget. It’s strengthened our mother-daughter relationships and our commitment to support women all over the world.
Not only were the other guests rich in imagination, life experience, and cultural perspective, but the artisan visits and historic sites that filled the Uzbekistan itinerary offered an experience well beyond my imagination. As well-versed in travel and itinerary planning as I think I am, I could never have created such an incredible trip that today remains one of my best voyages of my life.
The Fringe Road trip was a dream come true. Working the past seven years with my mom at B.Viz Design has been quite a learning experience, and this trip was a textile Mecca. This is by far my favorite trip we’ve done!
IFAM and IBU share the important mission of creating stronger markets and greater impact for artisan entrepreneurs and their circles. It is always more fun when we can team up to fulfill that mission together! We can't wait for The Fringe Road to lead to the International Folk Art Market!