One Artist’s Harrowing Escape and the Fight to Practice His Art
byNicolás Chavez Sojuel has tales of violence, persecution, assassination and hiding. But this sculptor found a way to channel his stories into his art….
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Ring in Spring: Blossom in this Jewelry Collection
byAnd just like that, SPRING HAS SPRUNG! I don’t know about you, but I have been so ready for these longer and warmer days…
Stunning First Impressions: Tips for Decorating Your Entryway
byIn our society, first impressions hold a lot of weight. We put emphasis on sounding our best, looking our best, and being our best. The…
The Art that Doesn’t Die: Gregorio Bracamonte Creates New Archaeology
by“Before I die, I want to leave many designs so that people remember me” San Juan de Oriente is a town in Nicaragua that…
Weaver of Dreams: The Magic of Mayra Hernandez
by“We suffered not only the grief from my father’s death, we also suffered hunger and sickness… but all of this made me stronger and, thanks to…
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…
Topaz and Citrine: The Magic Behind November’s Shimmering Birthstones
byDidn’t this year just fly by? I can’t believe it’s already November. It’s a great time to reflect on the progress that we’ve made…
Raise funds for your organization with a NOVICA Online Fundraiser
byGiving Back is Always in Style Here at NOVICA, empowering artisans and giving back have been, collectively, at the crux of our mission since our founding….
Through her worry dolls, Doña Mary still smiles
byChildren run here and there. With her soft voice, Aura Lopez tries to stop them or explain that they need to give us a…
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…