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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Alfredo Falcon

Andes alpaca apparel and accessories

Alfredo's sales have more than tripled since he started with Novica. He began with a few assistants and now has grown to employ full-time employees and several other women who help fulfill his orders. Many of the women who work for him are able to provide essentials for their homes like mattresses, refrigerators, and other appliances. View Collection

Alfredo's sales have more than tripled since he started with Novica. He began with a few assistants... read more

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Benito Tito

Andes musical instruments

Now in his seventies, Benito is entirely dependent upon Novica sales. The income derived from the sales of his musical instruments support him, his wife and his grandchildren. He also gives work to other artisans when he needs help to meet the demand for his work. View Collection

Now in his seventies, Benito is entirely dependent upon Novica sales. The income derived from the... 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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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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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 colorful 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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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

Lord came home from high school one day to learn that his father, the breadwinner of the family, had... read more

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Catherine Offei Kwapong

West Africa handcrafted African beaded jewelry

Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports mothers and children but covering their education fees children in her community can empower themselves through further education and knowledge. View Collection

Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports... read more

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