Because of NOVICA's operations in Guatemala, and my love especially lesser-known birds, I have quite a few pieces representing quetzals. However, most artists depict quetzals as very dignified. This one stands out to me though because Ms. Briz's style makes it so adorable!
Selected this for my husband as a Christmas stocking stuffer and he really likes it. He also likes that the artisan wrote a thank you note in Hindi (which my husband is currently learning) which made it fun for him to translate the message.
My friend creates interesting little books from blank journals. I sent this one directly to her... and I know she loved it. I have sent her several little blank journals from Novica over the years.
"I'm excited to be able to sell our designs directly to people overseas."
"I was born in 1948 to a conservative family in Delhi. It was necessary for a girl to know cooking, stitching and embroidery apart from all the... read more
The Summer Catalog
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