Region News
All across the world our region teams are spreading happiness within the artisan communities they serve. Here are their stories.
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…
The Artisan G20 in Bali This Week
byThese Balinese artisans walk the walk When the G20 world leaders depart Bali this week, hundreds of unsung heroes will remain in Bali –…
Gandhi’s Legacy of Hope
by‘Illuminated’ painting by Mercedes Collado The future is built on hope. This is what Gandhi taught us through his words and his actions. Today,…
Calling All Spirits: Wild and Mysterious Bali
byWelcome to beautiful Bali, Island of the Gods. In Bali, the spirit world and the human world intersect at every corner — in every…
USAID-Novica Partnership to Launch Artisan Empowerment Hub in Armenia
byPRESS RELEASE YEREVAN – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 USAID will support Armenian artisans to sell their products internationally through the Artisan Empowerment Hub, a new…
Living an Inspired Life: An Interview with Novica’s Merlly Calisto Cockburn
byMerlly Calisto Cockburn is Novica’s National Representative in Peru. We spoke with her recently about what it is like to work with artisans in…
The Andes: Channeling Ancient Civilizations
byStep into a world where pre-Hispanic cultures shine bright in the handmade works of artisan masters. Legend tells how Wiracocha, a pre-Inca deity, created…
Putting People First: An Interview with Novica’s Elizabeth Attoh
byIn a recent interview with Elizabeth Attoh, the country manager at Novica’s Artisan Empowerment Hub in Ghana, West Africa, she shared her thoughts on…
Destination: Thailand
byNo need to pack your bag and dig out your passport! Join us as we explore some of the unique treasures of Thailand, handcrafted…
The Catwalk Goes Online: Mexico’s Fimoda Fashion Industry Fair
byToday, the global catwalks for fashion and design companies in the Mexican state of Guanajuato and other parts of Mexico are digital platforms. As…
India Beckons: Explore Decor, Jewelry and More
byWhile a trip to the Taj Mahal may not be on the calendar this summer, you can still admire its magnificent details through the…
¡Viva México!
byExplore Mexico from the comfort of your front porch or armchair, courtesy of the fine artisans of NOVICA. You’ll discover the rich artistic heritage…
Explore West Africa!
byMaybe you can’t jet off to Accra just now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy exploring West Africa with your friends here at…
Three Kings Day and The Rosca de Reyes Bread
byTalavera-style Tableware Playful Devotion The biblical story of Three Kings Day, or Día de los Santos Reyes, tells the tale of the Three Wise…
Celebrate Diwali – India’s Festival of Lights
byHope Shines Diwali is India’s Festival of Lights. This year, it radiates with renewed strength. During the five-day celebration, billions of people will light…
Spreading Joy in West Africa with the Dumpong Soccer Field
byEven as Team West Africa works hard to develop new products to delight our customers, we’ve also prioritized our sense of social responsibility by…
Celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors
byFor one night and one full day, social barriers break down. Caste differences are covered by a collective sense of togetherness. Powdered paint soars…
Heartfelt Thanks From the Far Reaches of the World
byThe presents have been opened. The meal has been eaten. The sun has set on the holidays, and on a particularly challenging year. But…
Hope Shines Bright for the New Year
byIn a year filled with uncertainty, heartache, and change, we find reason to celebrate every small moment of joy. You may not realize the…
Long Live the Tradition of Three Kings Day
byThree Kings Day, or Día de los Santos Reyes, marks the day that the Three Kings came to visit baby Jesus, bearing gold, frankincense,…
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…
NOVICA is launching in Germany!
byWhile most companies are cutting back on their investments in these times of global economic uncertainty, NOVICA is investing in its international expansion with…
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…
NOVICA’s Response to COVID 19 – How We’re Keeping Our Customers and Team Safe
byAmidst the COVID-19 crisis, we want to do everything we can to make our customers feel comfortable in continuing to support and purchase from…
NOVICA Indonesia’s Regina Bimadona Named as Top Entrepenuer
byNOVICA is so proud to announce that Regina Bimadona, our national representative in Indonesia, has been one of the select few to be cited…
What NOVICA Artisans Tell Us
byConsolidating dreams for 20 years There’s a lovely saying that goes, “Words may be brief and easy to say but their echoes are truly…
A First for NOVICA! A Grand Opening for NOVICA Thailand’s New Operations Center!
byOn May 21st in the small village of Borsang, famous for handmade mulberry-paper parasols painted with beautiful designs and landscapes, the temperature had already…
We All Have A Mother To Admire
byMexico has lots of reasons to celebrate Mother’s Day. We’ve done so each year on May 10 for the last 95 years. The custom…
For These Brave Little Warriors, Love Outshines Illness
byThe NOVICA Happiness Project teams up with My Last Wish to show a group of children that cancer does not define them. Seeing the…
The Essential Ingredients for A Spirited Christmas Fiesta
byHow one NOVICA Happiness Project in Guatemala shines a light on love this Christmas season Stars, ornaments, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus: the foundation…
How A Small Organization with A Big Heart is Changing Lives
byThe lessons from one NOVICA Happiness Project in India are simple, yet profound: Love is shared in the small details, basic gestures, and many…
How to Make the World’s Most Neglected Citizens Smile Wide
byNOVICA’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…
Guatemalan Day of the Dead: Giant Kites and A dish with 50 ingredients
byEach year, during the Day of the Dead, the skies above the small village of Santiago are filled with giant kites called barriletes. Although Guatemala…
These Wild Boars (Thai Soccer Team) Burrow Deep!
byThroughout history, the occurrence of a heartbreaking event has been known to unite entire countries with a single focus to bring relief to the…
Monsoon: The Kerala Floods — 6 feet Under
byIn India, monsoons symbolize abundance and prosperity and are considered the harbinger of good times. They are celebrated with zest in Kerala with the…
Inside the 2018 Lombok Earthquakes
byIt was a regular Sunday evening on August 5th, 2018, when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Lombok, the holiday island of Indonesia. Everybody ran…
First Person Accounts of the Guatemala Volcano from Novica Artisans
by“We were at home when we began to hear the sound of rain on our roof. But when we ventured outdoors and held out…
Guatemala Amid The Ash
byIn photographs of the popular tourist town of Antigua, the three surrounding volcanoes are always present. They are a distinctive part of the beautiful…
Behind the Scenes: NOVICA at the Ungasan Resort in Bali
byPerched on the majestically jagged cliffsides of the Bukit Peninsula in Bali sits the Ungasan Clifftop Resort, an exquisite oasis that is comprised of several exclusive vacation villas….
A Tribute to Debbie Mondellini
byOur dearest Debbie Mondellini has passed away. She fought her cancer for many years and continued to bless us with her positive attitude and…
Update: Mount Agung Volcano in Bali
byLately, it feels as though every time we turn on the television there is coverage of another country that has been rocked by an…
Handcrafting the Day of the Dead
byWith Day of the Dead becoming more and more popular every year, it’s no surprise that Day of the Dead decorations are popping up…
Help for Alfredo Inga and Peru’s Flood Victims
byCatastrophic flooding hit Peru earlier this year, and NOVICA artisan Alfredo Inga was caught in the thick of the storm. His own home sustained…
The Aztecs, The Maya, and Their Mark On Mexican Culture
byLet’s get AZ-TEChnical The Aztec Empire, whose territory spanned across the Valley of Mexico, is one of the most prominent ancient civilizations to date. The…
Living a life of Silver and Gold – Meet the Jewelry Artisans of Celuk
byMost people would never want to live in an area where all their neighbors have the same job as they do. But the…
Peru’s Flooding Disaster
byDozens of deaths and more than one hundred thousand homes damaged or destroyed: Climate change is being blamed for Peru’s worst flooding disaster in nearly…
Artisan Profile: Devendra Kumar Jha, Madhubani artisan
byIf you are here, you obviously love the handcrafted products available on the NOVICA website. But how much do you know about the artisans…
Giving Tuesday Artisan Highlight: Carolina Cabrera
bySeven years ago, we met painter Carolina Cabrera from Guatemala and immediately fell in love with her work. She is especially skilled at…
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…