The retablo, when a religious tradition becomes popular art
byRecently, a short documentary published on the Nat Geo webpage put the spotlight on a popular art that has existed only in the Peruvian…
Matching Accessories to your Outfit
byAn outfit is only as good as the accessories you add to complete the ensemble. You could say that an outfit is a blank…
Partnering with NOVICA is our Survival! The story of Jewelry artisan, Sareeyakarn
byFor many Thai artisans, successful partnering with NOVICA encompasses opening new windows of opportunity, engaging with buying customers, and exposure to a worldwide market….
How To Revamp Your Wardrobe
byMost of us are familiar with the frustration of scanning a closet filled with clothes and feeling like there’s nothing to wear. Maybe you’re…
Through her worry dolls, Doña Mary still smiles
byChildren run here and there. With her soft voice, Aura Lopez tries to stop them or explain that they need to give us a…
Guatemalan Day of the Dead: Giant Kites and A dish with 50 ingredients
byEach year, during the Day of the Dead, the skies above the small village of Santiago are filled with giant kites called barriletes. Although Guatemala…
Preserving Akha Culture – A Noble Challenge!
byOf all hill-tribes located in northern Thailand, the Akha are the most notably expressive and flamboyant with their traditional wardrobe. Tightly woven black and…
Tourmaline, The Unknown October Birthstone
byUntil I started researching this article, I had never heard of tourmaline. However, it is one of the two official birthstones for October, along…
Unusual and Individual Fashion
byYour clothing style is as unique as you are and is certainly a reflection of your personality. Some of us have a particular way…
Magic through the glass: The Art of Asunta Pelaez
byFor painted glass artisan Asunta Pelaez Ramos, making a success of her workshop was easy. She had the encouragement of her husband and, above…
Víctor Hugo López: Neither the earthquake nor the wars could stop me
byThe problem is that I just can’t be still. I’m like the lathe that cannot stop spinning to give shape to the wood. I’ve…
A Love Story – Rita and Joe
byRita and Joe were busy working on an order from NOVICA when we drove into the lovely spread at the outskirts of Accra. Joe…
Creating Jewelry With a History: An Interview with Teodoro and the Melendez Family
by“I was very close to leaving this world, the world of the living, without having left my children a legacy. I had dedicated 50…
Jose Arriola: the art of crafting angels in the midst of war
byHis house is well-lighted because it is built around a small interior garden. His living room is adorned with his diplomas and photos of…
Chess, the Game of Kings..and everyone else
byThe longest chess game ever recorded was back in 1989 at the Belgrade Marathon in Belgrade, Serbia. Opponents Ivan Nicolic and Goran Arsovic battled…
