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Teodoro Melendez and Family

From Peru

sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the... read more

Teodoro Melendez and Family

From Peru

sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the hammering, stamping, burning and casting techniques of early craftsmen, using them to create unique jewelry steeped in the culture of ancient Peru. Through his family workshop, he continues to pass these techniques to other artisans. Teodoro has dedicated his lifeÃ¯Â¿Â½??s work to perpetuating pre-Hispanic jewelry design and production techniques, many of which he was introduced to by Victor Larco, the founder of the Pre-Columbian Museum in Lima.show less

Wayan Sarjana

From Indonesia

sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Novica sales account for nearly 100 percent of Sarjana's workshop income. This income supports Sarjana's family and the families of his five assistants.

Wayan Sarjana

From Indonesia

sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Novica sales account for nearly 100 percent of Sarjana's workshop income. This income supports Sarjana's family and the families of his five assistants.show less

Asunta Pelaez

From Peru

reverse-painted glass mirrors and trays

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Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started out, she had a small workshop with two part-time assistants. Now she... read more

Asunta Pelaez

From Peru

reverse-painted glass mirrors and trays

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Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started out, she had a small workshop with two part-time assistants. Now she is able to rent a larger space close to her home and provide work for more people.show less

Catherine Offei Kwapong

From Ghana

handcrafted African beaded jewelry

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Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports mothers and children but covering their education fees children in her... read more

Catherine Offei Kwapong

From Ghana

handcrafted African beaded jewelry

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Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports mothers and children but covering their education fees children in her community can empower themselves through further education and knowledge.show less

Thikaporn

From Thailand

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I am a member of the Akha hill tribe. My father crafted decor accents, and traveled to Bangkok to sell them. I began working with handwoven bulrush handbags, embellished... read more

Thikaporn

From Thailand

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I am a member of the Akha hill tribe. My father crafted decor accents, and traveled to Bangkok to sell them. I began working with handwoven bulrush handbags, embellished with Northern Thai patterned fabrics and the creative embroidery unique to the Akha people, who are skillful at needlework. Akha people earned very little from their routine work because their education level is not high, and some have no education at all. I am very happy to show what my people can do.show less