Leather Accent Cotton Lanyard in Flint and Bone from Mexico, "Pre-Hispanic Flint"

Nelson and Wendhy use traditional Zapotec weaving techniques and have dedicated themselves to passing down their knowledge to their children in order to continue creating culturally significant art.

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

Through perseverance, Nelson and Wendhy have grown their textile workshop. They now provide work for her family members and two neighbors.

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

Nelson and Wendhy's income allows them to provide a basic education to their children at home.

Wendhy is a dedicated mother who helps financially support the family's two children.

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