Mothers Who Inspire Us
byMeet these incredible mothers who blend love of family with rich artistic tradition. It’s clear from the minute you meet Eda Arroyo that she…
Female empowerment
Clothing With a Conscience: Why Ethical Fashion Matters
byTo choose ethical fashion is to appreciate the artisan, as well as the garment. Nine years ago, a building collapse at a Bangladesh clothing…
World Artisan Day Is Almost Here!
byWhat it says about global artisans, cultural preservation, and the values we uphold Way up in the highlands of Peru, there’s an annual day…
ITC and NOVICA Collaborate to Provide Opportunities to Artisans Worldwide
byThe International Trade Centre and NOVICA are collaborating to promote global artisans in the ITC’s ‘Partnerships4Purpose’ program. A recent article on the ITC website…
Making a Mark: Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Embody Female Empowerment
byOurs are the hands that create lovely items to sell and we manage our own micro-business. With the profits, we help ourselves and our…
Celebrating Mid-teen Milestones: Quinceañera and Sweet 16 Gifts
byOur mid-teen years are some of the most important and exciting of our lives. For girls, it’s within these powerful years that they really…
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Mother’s Day Present
byBuying gifts for my mother has often been a daunting task. I am fortunate to have a very close relationship with my mother and…
Handbags: Selecting The Perfect Style For Every Season
byIt can be said that a woman’s handbag is her most important accessory. A marriage between style and function, they are the receptacles for…
Pats Works to Save Peruvian Rain Forests
byHelping to ‘Save the Rainforests’ can often seem like an abstract concept. You can sponsor an acre, or donate to amazing organizations (which we’d…
Unique Gifts Your Bridesmaids Will Love
byBeing a bridesmaid can be expensive and lots of work! Between showers, bachelorette parties, travel, gifts, and the dress, the effort and money required…