Máscara de madera de hibisco balinesa con tema de mariposa, "La reina de las mariposas"

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

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.

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

Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.

In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.

Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.