A First for NOVICA! A Grand Opening for NOVICA Thailand’s New Operations Center!
On May 21st in the small village of Borsang, famous for handmade mulberry-paper parasols painted with beautiful designs and landscapes, the temperature had already…
This Thai Cowboy is Wrangling A New Kind of Customer
You might not expect a leather artisan from rural Chiangmai to utter the classic western phrase, “Git along, little dogies,” but you’d be wrong….
How One Thai Jeweler Is Shedding Light on A Taboo Subject
In Thai society, many elderly suffer from rejection, loneliness, no income, no opportunity or outlet for their long-held skills and talents. This artisan is changing…
Discovering the Secrets of Hmong Batik: the artistry of Simone Buys
It’s not necessary to understand the production methods, technical sequences, and design process of a product to enjoy it. Comprehending how your wristwatch is…
How to Make the World’s Most Neglected Citizens Smile Wide
NOVICA’s Happiness Project in Thailand spotlights an incredible group of kids, the orphans of KaeNoi, with a day they won’t forget. Groaning around hairpin…
Partnering with NOVICA is our Survival! The story of Jewelry artisan, Sareeyakarn
For many Thai artisans, successful partnering with NOVICA encompasses opening new windows of opportunity, engaging with buying customers, and exposure to a worldwide market….
Preserving Akha Culture – A Noble Challenge!
Of all hill-tribes located in northern Thailand, the Akha are the most notably expressive and flamboyant with their traditional wardrobe. Tightly woven black and…
These Wild Boars (Thai Soccer Team) Burrow Deep!
Throughout history, the occurrence of a heartbreaking event has been known to unite entire countries with a single focus to bring relief to the…
Thai Woodcarver, Amporn: Keeping an Ancient Art Alive!
Nestled in the heart of “Lanna” (translated as “Land of a million rice fields’”) lies a small village with an incredible display of nature,…