The retablo, when a religious tradition becomes popular art
byRecently, a short documentary published on the Nat Geo webpage put the spotlight on a popular art that has existed only in the Peruvian…
Artisan Stories
Partnering with NOVICA is our Survival! The story of Jewelry artisan, Sareeyakarn
byFor many Thai artisans, successful partnering with NOVICA encompasses opening new windows of opportunity, engaging with buying customers, and exposure to a worldwide market….
Through her worry dolls, Doña Mary still smiles
byChildren run here and there. With her soft voice, Aura Lopez tries to stop them or explain that they need to give us a…
Preserving Akha Culture – A Noble Challenge!
byOf all hill-tribes located in northern Thailand, the Akha are the most notably expressive and flamboyant with their traditional wardrobe. Tightly woven black and…
Magic through the glass: The Art of Asunta Pelaez
byFor painted glass artisan Asunta Pelaez Ramos, making a success of her workshop was easy. She had the encouragement of her husband and, above…
Víctor Hugo López: Neither the earthquake nor the wars could stop me
byThe problem is that I just can’t be still. I’m like the lathe that cannot stop spinning to give shape to the wood. I’ve…
A Love Story – Rita and Joe
byRita and Joe were busy working on an order from NOVICA when we drove into the lovely spread at the outskirts of Accra. Joe…
Creating Jewelry With a History: An Interview with Teodoro and the Melendez Family
by“I was very close to leaving this world, the world of the living, without having left my children a legacy. I had dedicated 50…
Jose Arriola: the art of crafting angels in the midst of war
byHis house is well-lighted because it is built around a small interior garden. His living room is adorned with his diplomas and photos of…
From the orphanage to the art studio, this Guatemalan jewelry-maker keeps one big childhood dream alive
byShe never knew her parents, but Zandra Sajbin grew up in an enormous family—even if it wasn’t her biological one. With 240 “brothers and…