Featured Artists

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

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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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George Obeng

West Africa wood sculptures

Through NOVICA sales, George has been able to pay for his children's education and watch them grow up to become successful in their careers. Although he no longer needs to support his children, he still provides for his granddaughter and his wife. Every order makes an impact on Georges' life because it helps him care for his sweetheart as she recovers from her stroke. View Collection

Through NOVICA sales, George has been able to pay for his children's education and watch them grow... read more

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Maldonado Family

Andes alpaca and wool weavings

The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their workshop. They are now one of the largest workshops in Hualhuas and this has led to an increase in the income they receive from tourism. In addition to their two full-time employees they are able to give seasonal work to other artisans. View Collection

The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their... read more

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Marcos Luzalde

Andes hand crafted wall mirrors

Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others in his community. View Collection

Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income... read more

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Cesar Gonzalez

Andes gemstone sculptures

Novica sales account for most of Cesar's workshop income. It enables him to provide for his family, educate his children, take care of his health and provide full-time employment for other artisans. He is very grateful that his business has grown with Novica and for the security it has brought to his life. View Collection

Novica sales account for most of Cesar's workshop income. It enables him to provide for his family... read more

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Nestor Yana

Andes alpaca apparel and throws

Nestor's persistence and determination have paid off. He set up a workshop of his own and specialized in apparel, accessories and home decor. Today, he is grateful to be able to support himself his family. In addition, he provides jobs for a number of textile artisans. View Collection

Nestor's persistence and determination have paid off. He set up a workshop of his own and... read more

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Ruben and Gilda Perez

Central America handcrafted jade jewelry and Maya masks

Ruben and Gilda's parents taught them the value of hard work and that art is an expression of culture. Many of their designs include jade, which was highly valued by ancient civilizations in the area and used as ornaments, tools, and burial artifacts. Their artwork is often a reflection of Guatemalan culture and they used techniques passed down over generations. View Collection

Ruben and Gilda's parents taught them the value of hard work and that art is an expression of... read more

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