Be it earrings from Mali or wooden bowls and stone chess sets from Kenya, Flagstaff local Kim Robinson has been bringing free trade arts and crafts from across the globe to Flagstaff for over a decade through her business Gallyvant Market.
In that time, it’s been quiet the journey, taking her from the east coast and, after a stint in the air-force, to Flagstaff. She’s even starting to make and sell her own crafts in addition to the ones she’s purchased from around the globe.
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