Featured Artists

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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Asunta Pelaez

Andes reverse-painted glass mirrors and trays

Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started out, she had a small workshop with two part-time assistants. Now she is able to rent a larger space close to her home and provide work for more people. View Collection

Asunta's sales have increased more than threefold since she joined Novica. When Asunta first started... read more

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Eufrosia Pantaleon

Mexico colorful ceramic masks, suns and moons

Eufrosia uses traditional techniques taught by elder members of the Nahua community where she was born. The colourful style dates from the 1950s, but the ceramic tradition has its roots in pre-Hispanic times. The artisan passes down her knowledge to her children who will continue creating handicrafts of culturally significance. View Collection

Eufrosia uses traditional techniques taught by elder members of the Nahua community where she was... read more

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Neide Ambrosio

Brazil handbags and accessories made from soda can tops

Neide originally worked alone in collecting soda pop-tops from the beach and selling her work. Today she has other people working with her and, during her first year with Novica, her sales increased almost tenfold. View Collection

Neide originally worked alone in collecting soda pop-tops from the beach and selling her work. Today... read more

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Maria Estela Perlera

Central America hand-painted wood boxes and decor

NOVICA sales make up most of her income and is what she uses to support the other artisans she employs. View Collection

NOVICA sales make up most of her income and is what she uses to support the other artisans she... 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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Gregorio Bracamonte

Central America ceramic archaeological replicas

As a boy, Gregorio Bracamonte discovered some ancient pottery fragments near a road under construction. He was fascinated and knew he wanted to spend his life recreating this pre-Hispanic Nicaraguan art. He studies the original designs in museums, books and museum catalogs, and is teaching others to craft these beautiful vases and vessels. View Collection

As a boy, Gregorio Bracamonte discovered some ancient pottery fragments near a road under... read more

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