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Mothers Who Inspire Us
byMeet these incredible mothers who blend love of family with rich artistic tradition. It’s clear from the minute you meet Eda Arroyo that she…
NOVICA’s Undiscovered Artisan Box Featured in Home Design & Decor
byNOVICA’s latest Undiscovered Artisan Box, which highlights the handicrafts and culture of Costa Rica, has been featured in Home Design & Decor’s ‘Design Spotlight’…
Clothing With a Conscience: Why Ethical Fashion Matters
byTo choose ethical fashion is to appreciate the artisan, as well as the garment. Nine years ago, a building collapse at a Bangladesh clothing…
World Artisan Day Is Almost Here!
byWhat it says about global artisans, cultural preservation, and the values we uphold Way up in the highlands of Peru, there’s an annual day…
ITC and NOVICA Collaborate to Provide Opportunities to Artisans Worldwide
byThe International Trade Centre and NOVICA are collaborating to promote global artisans in the ITC’s ‘Partnerships4Purpose’ program. A recent article on the ITC website…
Novica Undiscovered Artisan Box Featured in Dreamscapes
byWe’re pleased to share that the Novica Undiscovered Artisan Box has been featured in the winter/spring digital issue of Dreamscapes, Canada’s premier travel and…
Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine
byAs the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, the humanitarian crisis is becoming increasingly urgent. In times of need, we typically seek out local,…
VICE.com Includes NOVICA Handblown Champagne Flutes in List of Best Valentine’s Gifts under $100
byVICE.com, a website that brands itself as “the definitive guide to everything”, has included handblown champagne flutes from NOVICA Mexico artisan Oscar Preciado** in…
Local Adventurer Includes NOVICA’s Undiscovered Artisan Box in Top Subscription Box Lists
byLocal Adventurer, a travel lifestyle blog, has included NOVICA’s Undiscovered Artisan Box in both its “15 Best Subscription Boxes for Travelers” and its “19…
How One Balinese Artisan Pours Heart Into Every Hand-carved Wood Sculpture She Creates
byBalinese sculptor Made Mulyani finds inspiration in the ancient Sanskrit epic the Ramayana. In a story of undying love and loyalty, Prince Rama rescues his…
Three Kings Day and The Rosca de Reyes Bread
byTalavera-style Tableware Playful Devotion The biblical story of Three Kings Day, or Día de los Santos Reyes, tells the tale of the Three Wise…
Love Struck- A Story for Valentine’s Day from Zayd Makarim
byWe asked Zayd Makarim, the incredible sterling silver and gemstone jewelry designer from Bali and Java, what Valentine’s Day meant to him. He wasted…
A Time to Renew!
byHere’s to new beginnings, trying new things, and experiencing the world in new ways. The New Year is not just for making resolutions about…
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu Wishes to Share His Success
byAs the year draws to a close, we asked West African woodcarver, Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, how he celebrated his successes this year. He happily…
NOVICA is now a B-Corp!
byWe’re so excited to share this incredible news… as you already know, NOVICA is part of an amazing community of companies that are changing…
Warm wishes from around the world!
byYou make a difference in so many lives. A huge difference. We all appreciate you so much! Please receive a warm, grateful embrace from…
Themed Jewelry Gifts to Match Any Style
byMaking Spirits Bright Whether you’re dressing up for a glamorous holiday party or staying in for a home cooked meal, the perfect piece of…
The lives you’ve touched – Artisans Talk to Us
byAs another year winds to a close, we want to tell you just how much you mean to all of us at NOVICA. Your…
How one jewelry artisan challenges us to think differently about limitations.
byIt’s impossible not to be in awe of Omayra. This Colombian-born, Costa Rican artisan is a tremendous jewelry maker, painter, wood carver, and practitioner…
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Partners with NOVICA
byIn September 2021, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival announced its new partnership with NOVICA United, Inc. to showcase artisan-crafted items from around the world. Smithsonian…
Hello Colombia! We’re welcoming new artisans into the family.
byWhile the Zenú artisans may be new to NOVICA, they are hardly new to the world. An indigenous people from Colombia, the Zenú have…
Green Global Travel Features NOVICA Ornaments in its Gift Guide
byNOVICA is honored to be placed in the number one position on Green Global Travel’s holiday gift guide! NOVICA’s handcrafted Christmas ornaments were showcased…
Go Eat Give Features NOVICA’s Undiscovered Subscription Box in list of gifts that give back
byIn their annual gift guide, Go Eat Give gives a place of honor to our Undiscovered Subscription Box service. The list places emphasis on…
NOVICA.com Announces its Global Collection of Handmade “Holiday Gifts and Christmas Ornaments that Make a Difference”
byThe world’s largest online impact marketplace brings handmade holiday gifts with cultural significance and meaningful stories to shoppers across the globe LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA,…
World’s Largest Impact Marketplace, NOVICA, expands its reach by launching dedicated website for Canadian shoppers
byMillions of Canadians can now purchase and direct-ship seamlessly from master artisans in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, November 9,…
How one Peruvian craftsman became a living legend of retablo art.
byMastery in Miniature In the 1980s, Alejandro Chavez was given a terrible choice: join the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso that was destroying his rural…
How one Mexican ornament maker spreads love during the holidays.
byHeart of the Matter The rules are ancient, rooted in tradition. The wood must be cut only on the full moon. Claudio Ojeda, who…
In Pursuit of Perfection – J. Borges
byJ. Borges didn’t learn to write his name until he was 12 years old. In total, he attended school for ten months of his…
How a Ghanaian ceramicist and jewelry-maker, Samuel Lovi, breathes life into clay.
byThe Feel of an Object Rustic and gorgeously raw, each one of Samuel Lovi’s ceramic sculptures conveys a mood and a feel, as much…
On Thankfulness – A Message From NOVICA Co-Founder, Armenia Nercessian
byDear Friends, A deepening sense of togetherness often emerges from upheavals, doesn’t it? As we look back on these pandemic years of worry,…