Featured Artists

Tuniyaton

Bali and Java leather handbags and accessories

Tuniyaton's father passed away when she was born and her mother could only afford to send her to elementary school. As a single mother, Tuniyaton struggled to educate her own children and endured many hardships such as sleeping in an unused toilet as she journeyed by train to sell her leather goods. In spite of her difficulties, she succeeded in educating her children and giving them the opportunities she was denied. View Collection

Tuniyaton's father passed away when she was born and her mother could only afford to send her to... read more

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Kobina Asmah

West Africa African masks

With the help of his income from NOVICA, Kobina was able to support his children and their education. They are now grown up and able to support themselves. Kobina sees education as something very important to him and his heart breaks when he sees children walking around or working instead of attending school. He currently helps support four children of single mothers and pays for their education. The oldest one is about to graduate high school and it has been his dream to attend university. Kobina is working hard to save and gather funds to help him achieve his dream and further his education. View Collection

With the help of his income from NOVICA, Kobina was able to support his children and their... read more

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Diana Dewi

Bali and Java wood batik home decor

Before leaving her abusive marriage, Diana spent eight years as the sole provider for her family and also paid for her children's education through the sale of her wood crafts. View Collection

Before leaving her abusive marriage, Diana spent eight years as the sole provider for her family and... read more

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Higinio Hernandez

Mexico Huichol art

Higinio's income from his Huichol beadwork art supports his six children and provides for their education. View Collection

Higinio's income from his Huichol beadwork art supports his six children and provides for their... read more

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Alejando Chavez

Andes traditional Andean retablos

One year away from his 50th birthday, Alejandro and his wife adopted a son, Jose, and a daughter, Carol, from their hometown. Today Alejandro continues to provide for the education of his children as well as his grandchild, who joined the family in 2018. Carol is studying accounting and Jose is at the police academy. View Collection

One year away from his 50th birthday, Alejandro and his wife adopted a son, Jose, and a daughter... read more

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Cristobal Ramirez

Central America handcrafted beaded jewelry

Cristobal financially supports the education of his two children. One is studying to become a lawyer and the other is studying pedagogy. He also supports the education of a child in his community. This child comes from a family that doesn't have the resources to pay for education so Cristobal pays for his schooling. View Collection

Cristobal financially supports the education of his two children. One is studying to become a lawyer... read more

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Chinni Swamy

India applique and patchwork bags, quilts and decor accents

Chinni runs a local school, the Purkal Youth Development Society, that provides free education, books, uniforms and daily meals for 500 students. Many of these children have been able to pursue higher education and find good jobs as a result of this early childhood education program. View Collection

Chinni runs a local school, the Purkal Youth Development Society, that provides free education... read more

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Asunta Pelaez

Andes reverse-painted glass mirrors and trays

Asunta employs three single mothers in her workshop who support a total of six children, one with a disability. Asunta and the mothers rely on their sales for steady income to support themselves, their children and their children's education. View Collection

Asunta employs three single mothers in her workshop who support a total of six children, one with a... read more

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