The Last Remaining Cotton Farm in Guatemala
byIn the 1980’s and early 90’s, cotton was king in Guatemala. Hundreds of millions of pounds were grown and exported. Then, toward the end…
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Struggling to Survive in India
by35 degrees in the winter, and 116 degrees in the summer. In New Delhi, India, the seasons swing in dramatic fashion and those who…
Update on Collins
byLast spring, we told you about Collins, one of our beloved jewelry artisans from Ghana. Collins was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease and needed…
Stirring Highlights Accentuate This Lovely Freshwater Pearl Necklace
byA few years ago, I bought a lovely pearl necklace from NOVICA from one their Thai artisans, Sasina. From the first time I browsed…
The Most Stylish Way To Display Your Jewelry
byIf you are anything like me, you have collected quite an assortment of jewelry over the years. I personally believe that jewelry is art…
Buana’s Journey
byWhen you walk into NOVICA’s Bali office, jewelry artisan Buana is very often one of the first faces you see. His picture is on…
Surviving the Tough Times: NOVICA Helps Artisan Kandiyasa Maintain His Way of Life
byOctober 12, 2002. For most of us, that date means very little. Can you remember where you were on that date? For many Balinese,…
Fermin’s Family Surprise
by“We were greeted with cold weather, but the family’s hospitality warmed us up,” said Lia Arriola about the day the NOVICA Guatemala team surprised…
Artist with Autism Rises Above
by“The highest mountain is the most difficult to climb, but it is the one with the best view.” His colors are vibrant and his…
The Caped Crusaders: Ponchos, Capes, and Cloaks for Fall
byIf you’re wondering what to wear this winter 2015, look no further than this season’s biggest outerwear trend: capes, cloaks, and ponchos. Ponchos and…