Featured Artists

Thikaporn

Thailand

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. View Collection

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Lord Robert Penrose

west Africa hand-carved African masks and wood sculptures

Lord came home from high school one day to learn that his father, the breadwinner of the family, had passed away. His father had taught him how to sketch and Lord quickly was determined to make a living for himself and his family through carvings and sculptures. Although he found it extremely challenging at first, Lord is now a master at creating beautiful African masks and sculptures. He hopes one day to have a home and a happy family. View Collection

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Higinio Hernandez

Mexico Huichol art

Higinio has left a profound impact in his community and has successfully tripled the growth of his home workshop from his first six months at NOVICA View Collection

Higinio has left a profound impact in his community and has successfully tripled the growth of his... read more

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Raquel and Gregor

Andes alpaca accessories

Raquel and Gregor are dedicated to preserving the traditions woven into Peruvian culture from pre-Incan times. Like many before them, they learned their textile craft from elders in the community and they pass their knowledge to the younger artisans who work with them. Each piece produced in their workshop is woven on a wooden floor loom and finished by hand. Created from natural fibers - alpaca, cotton and silk - their work echoes the natural colours of the Peruvian landscape, reverberating with the rich hues of the mountains, the jungle and the coast. View Collection

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Wayan Sarjana

Bali and Java sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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. View Collection

Novica sales account for nearly 100 percent of Sarjana's workshop income. This income supports... read more

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Pia Zavala

Andes

Pia's struggles with her health have forced her to downsize her workshop but she is determined to keep it open. Her workers rely on their earnings to care for themselves and their families. Nearly half of the workshop's income is derived from Novica sales and Pia does not want to let let her workers down. View Collection

Pia's struggles with her health have forced her to downsize her workshop but she is determined to... read more

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Abel Rios

Andes tooled leather furniture and decor accents

Abel no longer shares the rented patio with his chickens - the site of his first workshop. Today, the Rios family has bought that house and built a four story workshop on the adjacent land. They provide work for other artisans who help meet the international demand for their handcrafted colonial furniture and tooled leather work. View Collection

Abel no longer shares the rented patio with his chickens - the site of his first workshop. Today... read more

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