Gandhi’s Legacy of Hope
by‘Illuminated’ painting by Mercedes Collado The future is built on hope. This is what Gandhi taught us through his words and his actions. Today,…
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Calling All Spirits: Wild and Mysterious Bali
byWelcome to beautiful Bali, Island of the Gods. In Bali, the spirit world and the human world intersect at every corner — in every…
In Pursuit of Peace
byHow Peruvian artisan Miguel Mejia reshaped a violent robbery into an inspiring message of world peace Peruvian sculptor Miguel Mejia recently shared a dramatic…
USAID-Novica Partnership to Launch Artisan Empowerment Hub in Armenia
byPRESS RELEASE YEREVAN – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 USAID will support Armenian artisans to sell their products internationally through the Artisan Empowerment Hub, a new…
Handmade for Peace
byIn honor of the UN International Day of Peace, we’re celebrating artisans and the handmade treasures they create. What does shopping handmade have to…
NOVICA’s World Peace Project: A Global Arts Initiative
byIn a press release dated September 15, 2022, Novica announced the World Peace Project which showcases world peace-themed paintings, sculptures, and other works of…
The Andes: Channeling Ancient Civilizations
byStep into a world where pre-Hispanic cultures shine bright in the handmade works of artisan masters. Legend tells how Wiracocha, a pre-Inca deity, created…
The Fall Edit
byAs the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, we may regret the end of summer but we relish the opportunity to…
Putting People First: An Interview with Novica’s Elizabeth Attoh
byIn a recent interview with Elizabeth Attoh, the country manager at Novica’s Artisan Empowerment Hub in Ghana, West Africa, she shared her thoughts on…
Destination: Thailand
byNo need to pack your bag and dig out your passport! Join us as we explore some of the unique treasures of Thailand, handcrafted…