Claire BurkertClaire Burkert was born in the United States, but has lived in Asia for nearly three decades. She is the founder of the Janakpur Women's Development Center, an NGO run by female artists in southern Nepal. She has worked with artisans in Nepal, Vietna, Myanmar, Tibet, and the Gaza Strip to preserve and promote indigenous crafts. Her publications have focused on the traditional art, craft, and dress of Asia. Read More Read Less