Handloomed Cotton Table Runner with Geometric Pattern, "Love Lagoon"

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Luisa Villavicencio has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in new raw materials and expand variety of product designs.

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.