Featured Artists

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 is not only an employer, he is an important member of his community. He continues to grow his business providing full-time employment to 23 workers and part-time employment to others when he can. He recognizes his good fortune and shares with those less fortunate whenever the opportunity arises. The income from Nestor's Novica sales not only supports his wife, son and elderly parents - it helps to support others in his community. Many of Nestor's employees were homeless. Nestor not only provides them with work, he provides a place to stay or live. View Collection

Nestor is not only an employer, he is an important member of his community. He continues to grow his... read more

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George Obeng

west Africa wood sculptures

A true advocate for human rights and gender equality, Chinni has transformed thousands of lives and uplifted her community. With her fair trade workshop, which she began "with the sole aim of Confronting Cancer in the area," Chinni has helped over 50 women develop the skills they need to earn a sustainable income. Always ambitious to do more, Chinni also runs a local school that provides free education, books, uniforms and daily meals to over 500 students in India. View Collection

A true advocate for human rights and gender equality, Chinni has transformed thousands of lives and... read more

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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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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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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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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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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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