How a Ghanaian ceramicist and jewelry-maker, Samuel Lovi, breathes life into clay.
The Feel of an Object Rustic and gorgeously raw, each one of Samuel Lovi’s ceramic sculptures conveys a mood and a feel, as much…
All Due Respect – An Indian jali carver recounts his journey from struggling artisan to award-winning master.
Way back in 2004, an unknown jali carver walked into a NOVICA office. The meeting would change his life, and ours. Gulam Rasool remembers…
Exquisite Jewelry Boxes, Chests and Rolls
Keeper of Secrets It holds priceless keepsakes, passed down through the years. New jewelry splurges that lift the spirit. Tokens and memories of adventures…
Indian Artisans Honor Gandhi’s Philosophical Legacy
We often remember Mahatma Gandhi for his inspiring lessons on non-violence and the importance of embodying the change you want to see in the…
Indigenous People Save Traditional Crafts
On October 11th, we celebrated the history and culture of indigenous peoples around the world. In honor of the $114.2 million you’ve helped…
How one Alpaca artisan pays homage to the past
Meet Maria Cutipa Chestnut-brown flowers laced with blue vines, geometric patterns in perfect symmetry, timeless knits that link the ancient past with the…
Essential Costa Rica – Fall in Love with the Work of Artisans
Costa Rica is known throughout the world for its commitment to sustainability and peace. Over the last four years, we’ve discovered another source…
How one Balinese silversmith pours gratitude into his work
A Simple Grain of Rice Let’s take a jaunt over to Bali as the stunning and iconic rice terraces of the island prepare for…
Ensuring the Artisan Legacy
Behind every COVID-19 statistic of loss is an actual human life, rich and full and cut too short. This year, we lost many great…
Art that Empowers – The Desert Weavers of India
What a group of traditional weavers in India can teach us about community. The Desert Weavers of India You would be forgiven for thinking…