Inside the 2018 Lombok Earthquakes
byIt was a regular Sunday evening on August 5th, 2018, when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Lombok, the holiday island of Indonesia. In the previous…
From The Andes To The World: Alfredo Falcon’s Journey with Alpaca Fleece
byMeet Alfredo Falcon, a man from Peru who fashioned his success with alpaca fleece. “At some time in my life, I made the difficult…
Wedding Gifts to Impress
byChoosing the correct gift for someone can be a bit of a challenge at times and even more so for special occasions. In reality,…
“Reflections of a soul that adopts life,” A portrait of mirror artisan, Marcos Luzalde
by“I still remember the nights I spent beneath a sky illuminated by starlight. It wasn’t exactly a privileged view. They were very hard nights….
Art and tradition in silver: An Interview with artisan, Nancy Quispe
byFiligree work has had an enormous impact in Nancy’s life. It saved her from a depression and she has never left it. She likes…
The Chief of Carvers – A Unique Experience with Novica
byThe ancient town of Ahwiaa in Ghana is a community of people who have worked with clay and wood for ages. The ‘Chief Carver’…
The Conejo Brothers Find Inspiration For Their Woodcrafts in the Costa Rica Soccer Team
byAlthough they know it will be difficult to repeat the triumphs Costa Rica achieved in the 2014 World Cup, Rigoberto and Carlos Conejo won’t…
Alebrije Sculpture: An Awesome Artform!
byIt’s summertime! Dark skies, cold winds, and bare trees are behind us! Assuming that you love all things handmade, (It’s a correct assumption, right?…
Walter Acosta: Story of a handmade soccer aficionado (and an artisan!)
by“How could I not love you, how could I not love you, if you are my beloved Peru, my blessed country where I was…
First Person Accounts of the Guatemala Volcano from Novica Artisans
by“We were at home when we began to hear the sound of rain on our roof. But when we ventured outdoors and held out…
Guatemala Amid The Ash
byIn photographs of the popular tourist town of Antigua, the three surrounding volcanoes are always present. They are a distinctive part of the beautiful…
4th of July Party Essentials
byThe 4th of July or July 4th is a federal holiday in the United States honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on…
Buana: A Father’s Devotion Through Jewelry Craftsmanship
byFor decades, Buana’s jewelry business has been challenged with survival. He has suffered both financially and creatively, and he was nearly giving up when,…
Why Sterling Silver Jewelry Makes Me Happy
byFor centuries, sterling silver has been a prized material for crafting jewelry and other items because of its highly lustrous finish and versatile applications….
Thinking Ahead to Father’s Day Gifting
byFather’s day is fast approaching, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate that special father in our lives. Did you know that while widely…
