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Catherine Ryan

Catherine Ryan

Before joining NOVICA for its launch in year 2000, Ryan worked as an international journalist focused on human rights and indigenous cultures. An impassioned traveler, Ryan has journeyed through more than 50 nations so far, and has served as NOVICA’s editor, spokesperson, and traveling “Wander Woman.”

Gulam Rasool
Artisan Stories, Featured, Region NewsNovember 7, 2025<November 7, 2025

In Memoriam: Gulam Rasool, 85, Master of Jali Carving Who Helped Carry India’s Marble Tradition to the World

AGRA, India — Gulam Rasool, an acclaimed Indian artisan whose marble and soapstone jali carvings brought the light and poetry of Mughal architecture into…

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2025 Top 10 Holiday Ornaments From Around the World
Tips & StyleOctober 9, 2025<October 10, 2025

2025 Top 10 Holiday Ornaments From Around the World

Looking for holiday ornaments that feel good, look stunning, and do good? NOVICA makes fair trade affordable and joyful — offering handmade treasures that…

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This Year’s Top 10 Ethical Holiday Gifts for Mothers
Tips & StyleOctober 9, 2025<October 10, 2025

This Year’s Top 10 Ethical Holiday Gifts for Mothers

Every mother deserves something as extraordinary as she is — a gift that carries meaning, beauty, and heart. This season, give her something that…

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Top 10 Earrings for Gifting (and Keeping!)
Tips & StyleOctober 9, 2025<October 10, 2025

Ethical Fashion: This Year’s Top 10 Hottest Earrings For Gifting (And Keeping!)

Looking for gifts that feel good, look stunning, and do good? NOVICA.com makes fair trade affordable and enjoyable, offering handmade luxuries that uplift buyers,…

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Top 10 Handwoven Hammocks
Tips & StyleJune 20, 2025<June 26, 2025

Top 10 Handwoven Hammocks That Will Change the Way You Relax

Looking to bring a little slice of paradise into your home — or your next adventure? I’ve deep dived into NOVICA’s incredible collection of…

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The Art of Suspension
Artisan Stories, In the MediaJune 19, 2025<June 26, 2025

The Art of Suspension: How Hammocks Became the World’s Most Enduring Refuge — and Why They Matter Now More Than Ever

Around the world, hammocks have always held a quiet, irresistible allure. Yet for many of us, in one way or another, they’re more than…

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Master woodcarver Seji Taram, Bali
Featured, Impact, In the MediaJune 1, 2025<September 15, 2025

Tradition Meets Tech: Can Digital Marketplaces Rescue Endangered Artisan Crafts?

In a world where artificial intelligence designs clothing and machines can 3D-print jewelry at scale, it might seem unlikely that ancient artisan traditions can…

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2025 World Artisan Day
Featured, Impact, In the Media, Region NewsApril 3, 2025<April 8, 2025

Crafting Global Connections: World Artisan Day Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary with Unprecedented Worldwide Participation

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 — Artisans and art lovers across the globe are preparing for the largest World Artisan Day celebration yet, taking…

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2024 Pets
Tips & StyleDecember 9, 2024<December 9, 2024

Best in Show: My Top 10 Unique Gifts for Pet Lovers

Finding the perfect gift for a pet lover is easy—if you know where to look! Do your friends and family members adore dogs, cats,…

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2024 Ornaments
Tips & StyleDecember 9, 2024<December 9, 2024

I’ve searched the globe. Here are my Top 12 must-have holiday ornaments this year for gifting—and for your tree

For the 12 days of Christmas, ornaments rule! Are you Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give ornaments. Need a keepsake stocking stuffer? Give…

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