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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…
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…
A Small Act of Kindness with Big Impact
byNOVICA Headquarters set out to support local homeless individuals. They soon learned that kindness flowed both ways. The backpacks were all in bright colors….
At his darkest moment, this artisan took the biggest risk of his life
byJulio Eugenio Sanchez Bernuy clearly remembers the first time he saw a finished piece of art. At that moment, he said to himself, ‘Julio,…
We All Have A Mother To Admire
byMexico has lots of reasons to celebrate Mother’s Day. We’ve done so each year on May 10 for the last 95 years. The custom…
Cause of the Week – Love Button Global Movement
byWe’re excited to feature the Love Button Global Movement. A non-profit organization that promotes a culture of love by inspiring our human family to…
Cause of the Week – CureCervicalCancer
byWe’re excited to feature this powerful, mission-driven organization that is doing so much good around the world. Cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable, yet…
The power of a simple question: #whomademyclothes?
byFashion Revolution Week, which kicks off on April 22-28, operates under the belief that a group of individuals can change the world by asking…
Beautiful Scarves Made By Widows of Guatemala’s Civil War
byFormed in 1987, the K’amolon K’i K’ojonel cooperative provides support to women left widowed during Guatemala’s violent civil war. Their mission is to create…
Solace in the simple things after a life of loss
byHis mother was killed in the crossfire of Guatemala’s civil war. He was sexually abused at the age of 11 years old. But this…
Ring in Spring: Blossom in this Jewelry Collection
byAnd just like that, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! I don’t know about you, but I have been so ready for these longer and warmer days…
How One Sculptor’s Vigilance Keeps his Wife Alive
byMorneo creates alebrijes—magical creatures filled with color and expression. But his greatest work extends beyond the walls of his workshop to the daily…
How One Artisan Balances Woodworking With Conservation In His Local Forest
byGrowing up in the forests of Chimaltenago, Patricio Coroy was fortunate to play in the dense woodlands. But as he grew older, he noticed…
She harvests what others reject. But this artist is doing more than saving the environment with her work.
byAs an advocate for sustainability, this up-cycling bead-worker challenges us to open our eyes, not just to the plight of our planet, but to…
Balvina Huaytalla: Andean appliqué and the art of weaving dreams that tell stories
byThe possibilities are endless when a person faces high-risk decisions in life that may result in success or failure. When everything seems fraught with…
Stunning First Impressions: Tips for Decorating Your Entryway
byIn our society, first impressions hold a lot of weight. We put emphasis on sounding our best, looking our best, and being our best. The…
Alejandro Chavez, healing the pain of tragedy with Ayacuchan retablos
byAlejandro Chavez began learning the art of Ayacuchan retablos, or dioramas, at a very young age. But a war forced him to awaken from…
These Guatemalan Artisans Built Something Amazing Out of Their Deepest Despair.
byThrough their compassion, commitment, and creativity, Argentina and Francisco Figueroa teach us that a bracelet, a bowl, and an ornament can represent much more…