Our Story
Connecting Indigenous artisans with the world through authentic, handcrafted excellence and cultural preservation.
Our Mission
FAME (First Americans Marketplace Exchange) exists to bridge the gap between Indigenous artisans and global customers who value authentic, handcrafted goods. We're more than a marketplace – we're a platform for cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and meaningful connections.
The FAME Journey
The Vision
Born from the recognition that Indigenous artisans needed a dedicated platform to showcase their authentic craftsmanship to the world while preserving their cultural heritage.
Building Bridges
We create partnerships with Indigenous communities, ensuring that every transaction supports the artisan directly and respects traditional practices and cultural significance.
Global Impact
Today, FAME connects customers worldwide with authentic Indigenous artwork and products, creating sustainable income for artisans while preserving cultural traditions for future generations.
Our Core Values
Authenticity
Every eligible piece on our platform is verified as authentic Indigenous artwork, created by certified Native artisans. We provide certificates of authenticity for qualifying items to ensure customers receive genuine cultural artifacts. While we welcome other vendors, only items that meet our strict authenticity standards receive certification.
Cultural Respect
We work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure that cultural protocols are respected, sacred items are protected, and traditional knowledge is honored in every transaction.
Community Empowerment
Our platform directly supports Indigenous artisans and their communities, providing fair compensation and sustainable income opportunities that help preserve traditional craftsmanship.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards of quality, ensuring that every piece represents the finest Indigenous craftsmanship and meets our rigorous authenticity and quality requirements.
Our Impact
Join Our Story
Be part of preserving Indigenous culture while supporting artisan communities. Every purchase makes a difference.