Tradition Meets Tech: Can Digital Marketplaces Rescue Endangered Artisan Crafts?
byIn a world where artificial intelligence designs clothing and machines can 3D-print jewelry at scale, it might seem unlikely that ancient artisan traditions can…
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World Artisan Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Craftsmanship, Culture, and Community
byBy Catherine Ryan with Tiali Jamir From Bali to California, the World Unites to Honor the Heart and Hands Behind Handmade Artistry From the…
Crafting Global Connections: World Artisan Day Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary with Unprecedented Worldwide Participation
byLOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 — Artisans and art lovers across the globe are preparing for the largest World Artisan Day celebration yet, taking…
As seen in Handmade Seller Magazine: 5 Questions with Roberto Milk
byNOVICA.com and Handmade.com marketplaces Handmade marketplaces around the world all continue to evolve as the artisan craft industry changes. The mission behind many of…
NOVICA named a 2025 Top Impact Company
byNOVICA has once again been recognized as a Top-100 Impact Company by Real Leaders magazine. “Novica and its partners are actively working together to…
The Passing of a Master: Eladio Chiroy, A Legacy of Weaving Guatemala’s Soul
byOn November 30, 2024, NOVICA and the world lost a master craftsman whose work transcended the beauty of fabric and threads to weave the…
Empowering Peace
byNobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee discusses The World Peace Project: A Global Arts Initiative Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee serves as an…
Welcome, Silk Road Artisans and Customers!
byJoin us on an extraordinary new virtual journey along the Silk Road through Central Asia, where unique cultures and rich artistic traditions await. At…
Crafting a Memorable World Artisan Day: Ten Creative Ideas for Celebrating the Arts on April 18
byARTISANS AND ART LOVERS PLAN GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 — Artisans and art lovers in the U.S. and around the world…
NOVICA and ITC partner to empower remote artisan-designers, delivering fair trade creations to retail buyers globally
byPositive global impact on ethical fashion and jewellery markets LOS ANGELES, LONDON, and TASHKENT, March 14, 2023 – Fair trade impact leader NOVICA, in…