Regenerative Travel + Design

Exploring and Celebrating our Wonderful World through Travel + Design + Advocacy

Artisan Market

This collection has been in the works with our friends at The ANOU for about a year, featuring a curation of designs handloomed by talented artisans across the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. We are big fans of The ANOU’s inspiring direct trade model, and we are thrilled to partner with these incredible weavers to offer special one-of-a-kind and artisan made-to-order textiles.

  • 2025 Travel Experiences

    ARTIST & NOMAD travel experiences are designed and hosted by founder, Kirsten Dickerson. She brings decades of knowledge from her work with artisans, designers, non-profits, and social impact businesses to craft regenerative travel experiences that inspire the traveler while honoring the local communities and people encountered. You will feel like a friend and welcomed guest on your insider journey.

    Curated Journeys include destinations such as: MOROCCO, INDIA, and PORTUGAL in 2025.

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  • Artisan Sourcing + Design Consulting

    ARTIST & NOMAD offers years of award-winning experience in artisan sourcing and design collaborations. With a dedication to regenerative practices that honor people and the planet, we have helped to develop artisan focused collections, transform spaces with artisan craft and creativity as a focus, and mentor several emerging impact business leaders.

    If you are seeking support in helping to launch or grow an impact business, collaborate with artisans, or request our ethical design services, then we would love to connect.

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  • The Artisan Fund

    The ARTISAN FUND is the nonprofit arm of ARTIST & NOMAD, offering support to artisan communities around the world through mentorship, design/marketing support, visual story telling, small grants, and meaningful connections to encourage artisan ownership and empowerment. We believe partnerships should be led by the artisans, so we come alongside artisan leaders to support their dreams to grow their business, preserve traditional crafts, and thrive through direct trade opportunities.

    Our big initiative for 2025 is a documentary film featuring artisan stories and crafts, challenges with exploitation and middlemen, and inspiring solutions from 5 different countries.

    Learn More about The Artisan Fund

  • “Forget what you think you know about group trips. This is different. Highly curated and intentional, this trip included beautiful stays, incredible views, delicious food, important cultural experiences, and the ability to connect with and learn from local experts and artisans. Looking forward to my next trip with A&N!”

    Jennifer Peterkin, USA

  • “ I have a new perspective of what immersive and ethical travel looks like, thanks to Kirsten’s deep connections and friendships across Morocco. I highly recommend exploring with Artist & Nomad!”

    Katrina Seidel, UK

  • “ I appreciated the thoughtful approach to travel, along with the spiritual aspect of slowing down and connecting with the culture of a new place. Kirsten has a life-long love of travel and knows how to share that knowledge”

    Karen Pfeifer, USA