A better world for artisans is a better world for all
byAt NOVICA, we call them living treasures. UNESCO describes them as protectors of our intangible cultural heritage. They are the global artisans who preserve…
Cause Stories
World Artisan Day – Why does it matter?
byArt’s Profound Impact The first-ever World Artisan Day is around the corner — and it’s a really big deal. For over two decades,…
“Beauty in Isolation” A powerful story from Mexico in honor of World Autism Day tomorrow
byAlejandro de Esesarte remembers the day he mistakenly walked down the girls’ aisle at school — and the brutal teasing that followed. It was…
Thoughts About Black History Month From West African Artisans
byEmpowerment is fundamental to human dignity, which is why we believe that supporting artisans has far-reaching consequences. It provides economic freedom, supports families, uplifts…
The Fight of Her Life
byAn American woman (and Nobel Peace Prize nominee) who has lived most of her life with the Huichol people, an ancient tribe in a…
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…
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…
Stars Who Illuminate Others
byWith the birth of their daughter in 1990, Francisco and Argentina became parents. Emotions of all kinds arose. Love. Dedication. Worries. Fears. All these…
Empowering Women Artisans with Fair Trade
byFeeding families. Nursing the sick. Producing half the world’s food supply and performing nearly two-thirds of the world’s work hours, according to the UN….