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Real Leaders Chooses NOVICA as a Winner of the 2021 Impact Awards
byNOVICA to be honored at Global Event on January 27th Santa Monica, CA – (January 13, 2021) – Real Leaders is thrilled to announce…
Questions About Hammocks? Answers Straight From the Village Experts
byHammocks can inspire images of pure relaxation and casual comfort. If you are thinking of owning one, you might have questions before committing to…
Find Your Resolution
byNo one said change was easy so we’re here to give those New Year’s resolutions a little boost. From big plans to small transformations,…
Survival of the Spirit in the Grips of A Pandemic
byStranded hundreds of miles from his wife and children during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Peruvian artisan discovers a powerful way to survive loss, theft,…
The Day Nancy Quispe Will Never Forget
byNancy Quispe was five months pregnant when the world shut down. Confined to a house with her husband and daughter, Nancy had to manage…
Advanced Mixology Chooses NOVICA Shot Glasses in Top 20 List!
byWe are very honored to have our handblown shot glasses chosen as #4 on Advanced Mixology’s list called “20 Best Shot Glasses in…
Heartfelt Thanks From the Far Reaches of the World
byThe presents have been opened. The meal has been eaten. The sun has set on the holidays, and on a particularly challenging year. But…
Hope Shines Bright for the New Year
byIn a year filled with uncertainty, heartache, and change, we find reason to celebrate every small moment of joy. You may not realize the…
Long Live the Tradition of Three Kings Day
byThree Kings Day, or Día de los Santos Reyes, marks the day that the Three Kings came to visit baby Jesus, bearing gold, frankincense,…
Deliver Joy – The Wide Spectrum of Unique Gifts
byEvery time you purchase a unique, handmade item, you not only give something meaningful, you also impact an artisan’s life. Discover rare finds and…
The Definitive Jewelry Gift Guide
byScratching your head for gift ideas and need some inspiration? Here’s a collection of jewelry gifts that are utterly unique, always stylish, and best…
Meet Elena Ixtamer, Weaver of Joy
byElena Ixtamer weaves gratitude into every piece she makes. It is evident in the vibrancy of her colors, the gorgeous texture of her fabrics, and…
A Heartfelt Thank You From Susana Valadez
bySusana Valadez is the founder and curator of the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts. She has spent decades supporting and promoting…
The Fight of Her Life
byAn American woman (and Nobel Peace Prize nominee) who has lived most of her life with the Huichol people, an ancient tribe in a…
Indian Artisans Celebrate Peace and Truth in Trying Times
by“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” …
Everything You Want To Know About Handmade Face Masks
byWhile this year has brought NOVICA an array of new pieces from our artisans, none could be more urgent than our face masks. It…
The Top 7 Clean and Natural Beauty Hacks from an Industry Expert
byWhether you are on the go, racing between Zoom meetings, or stuck at home making sourdough bread and trying to join your kid’s TikTok…
Gift of Life: Face Masks Donation in Delhi, India
byLike elsewhere in the world, when India went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, daily life became unrecognizable. Economic and social activity…
Top 10 Handmade Face Masks by Global Artisans
byThe fight to survive in uncertain times During this difficult period, our mission remains strong and essential–perhaps more than ever. We believe that unity…
Our New Clean Beauty Category in Collaboration with Love Goodly
byWith great joy, we’re excited to announce that Love Goodly is now part of the NOVICA family. Love Goodly was co-founded by Katie Bogue…
What You Might Not Realize About Ethical Fashion
byThe artisans who craft items by hand, working in the traditions of their ancestors, contribute something entirely unique to the world: the gift of…
Global Unity Bracelets and The Talented Artisans Who Create Them
byIt is no secret that we are living in unprecedented times. On a global level, our world seemed to change overnight. These shifts have…
Why Nengah Sudarsana Owes You One
byThis Balinese artist started sculpting from the world he knew. After learning about the vastly different worlds of his customers, his repertoire expanded in…
NOVICA’s LGBTQIA Artisans Share Their Stories (Find out why there are so few)
byThis week, we’re excited to showcase amazing creations from LGBTQIA artisans from around the globe. But out of the thousands of artisans that we…
An Artisan Mother’s Day During the Time of COVID-19
byWe asked our artisans what Mother’s Day is like for them, especially now during this worldwide health crisis. Here’s what a few of them…
NOVICA’s Response to COVID 19 – How We’re Keeping Our Customers and Team Safe
byAmidst the COVID-19 crisis, we want to do everything we can to make our customers feel comfortable in continuing to support and purchase from…
Happiness Project Highlights in 2019
byHappiness is not a commodity. It must be created, cultivated, and shared. Our NOVICA global teams dedicate themselves daily to delivering joy in unexpected…
No Child Should Live Without This
byWith their homeland in turmoil and their futures uncertain, this group of refugee children from Venezuela received a special visit from NOVICA Brazil for…
What One Guatemalan Woodcarver Can Teach Us About the Real Causes of Immigration
byTo understand immigration, we need to understand the root causes that motivate people to leave their homes and travel to a different country. Immigration…
Dorm Room Decorating Ideas for Creative Campus Living
byWith the start of college fast approaching, it’s time to start gathering shower caddies, laundry detergent, power strips, coat hangers, and other items to survive…