The Passing of a Master: Eladio Chiroy, A Legacy of Weaving Guatemala’s Soul
byOn November 30, 2024, NOVICA and the world lost a master craftsman whose work transcended the beauty of fabric and threads to weave the…
Artisan Stories
Gandhi’s Legacy of Hope
by‘Illuminated’ painting by Mercedes Collado The future is built on hope. This is what Gandhi taught us through his words and his actions. Today,…
In Pursuit of Peace
byHow Peruvian artisan Miguel Mejia reshaped a violent robbery into an inspiring message of world peace Peruvian sculptor Miguel Mejia recently shared a dramatic…
Living an Inspired Life: An Interview with Novica’s Merlly Calisto Cockburn
byMerlly Calisto Cockburn is Novica’s National Representative in Peru. We spoke with her recently about what it is like to work with artisans in…
The Andes: Channeling Ancient Civilizations
byStep into a world where pre-Hispanic cultures shine bright in the handmade works of artisan masters. Legend tells how Wiracocha, a pre-Inca deity, created…
Destination: Thailand
byNo need to pack your bag and dig out your passport! Join us as we explore some of the unique treasures of Thailand, handcrafted…
NOVICA Celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
byEstablished by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9) is intended to raise awareness…
A Closer Look At Indigenous Peoples Uplift through Rise Beyond The Reef In Fiji
byRise Beyond the Reef, featured in the NOVICA 2022 Summer Lookbook, was founded by Janet and Semi Lotawa in 2013 with three goals in…
Meet Ritu Agnihotri, Handmade Block Print Indian Fashion Guide
byIndian designer Ritu Agnihotri, featured in the NOVICA Summer 2022 Lookbook, gives new life to time-honored crafting traditions with her stylish clothing and accessories….
For Dads, By Dads
byWith Father’s Day around the corner, we spoke to some NOVICA artisans who happen to be dads. Here is what they had to say….