Hand-Carved Heart-Shaped Suar Wood Sculpture from Bali, "Morning Hugging"

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Wayan Rendah has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of raw wood for his carvings.

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

This artist supports children under the age of 18.