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A Witness to War Sees Hope in Artists’ Visions of Peace
byThe World Peace Project: A Global Art Initiative Before retiring from the United Nations to help launch Novica, I dedicated my career to working…
Making Peace a Priority
byA Year Without War founder serves as an honorary juror for Novica’s World Peace Project: A Global Arts Initiative A Year Without War (AYWW)…
Interpreting Peace
byNotes from Kirthi Jayakumar, a juror for the World Peace Project: A Global Art Initiative Kirthi Jayakumar lives in Chennai, India. She is the…
The Artisan G20 in Bali This Week
byThese Balinese artisans walk the walk When the G20 world leaders depart Bali this week, hundreds of unsung heroes will remain in Bali –…
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,…
Calling All Spirits: Wild and Mysterious Bali
byWelcome to beautiful Bali, Island of the Gods. In Bali, the spirit world and the human world intersect at every corner — in every…
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…
Handmade for Peace
byIn honor of the UN International Day of Peace, we’re celebrating artisans and the handmade treasures they create. What does shopping handmade have to…
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…
Novica’s 2022 World Peace Project
byIn a press release dated September 15, 2022, Novica announced the World Peace Project which showcases world peace-themed paintings, sculptures, and other works of…
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…
The Fall Edit
byAs the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, we may regret the end of summer but we relish the opportunity to…
Putting People First: An Interview with Novica’s Elizabeth Attoh
byIn a recent interview with Elizabeth Attoh, the country manager at Novica’s Artisan Empowerment Hub in Ghana, West Africa, she shared her thoughts on…
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…
The Catwalk Goes Online: Mexico’s Fimoda Fashion Industry Fair
byToday, the global catwalks for fashion and design companies in the Mexican state of Guanajuato and other parts of Mexico are digital platforms. As…
Delivering the World, One Box at a Time
byNOVICA’s one-of-a-kind Undiscovered Artisan Subscription Box combines culture, global fashion, traditional handicrafts and more in a beautifully gift-wrapped presentation. Social media influencer Debbie Savage…
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…
India Beckons: Explore Decor, Jewelry and More
byWhile a trip to the Taj Mahal may not be on the calendar this summer, you can still admire its magnificent details through the…
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….
Now Trending: The Cachet of Handmade
byAs featured in the NOVICA 2022 Summer Lookbook, social media influencers around the world are making a bold statement for the future by preferring…
Now Playing: Your Handmade Summer Style
byWhatever you may be doing this summer, you need wardrobe choices that are versatile, comfortable and relaxed. NOVICA’s 2022 Summer Lookbook is a great…
What’s YOUR signature summer jewelry look?
byIf you’ve ever owned a truly unique piece of jewelry, you know the drill. You’re getting coffee, or grocery shopping, or simply walking down…
¡Viva México!
byExplore Mexico from the comfort of your front porch or armchair, courtesy of the fine artisans of NOVICA. You’ll discover the rich artistic heritage…
Explore West Africa!
byMaybe you can’t jet off to Accra just now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy exploring West Africa with your friends here at…
Pride in the Name of Love
byJune is pride month, an opportunity for members of the LGBTQ community to openly declare their love. In many parts of the world, however,…
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….
NOVICA’s World Artisan Day Promotion Featured in Ethos Article
byErasing the notion that doing good for the planet and each other has to mean sacrifice, Ethos explores sustainable luxury, ethical fashion, eco-travel and…
Get Lost! Why the Right Time to Travel is Right Now
byGrab your tickets. Pack your passport. Travel is back in a big way, and we cannot wait to explore the world again. And, as…