Turquoise Reverse Painted Glass Decorative Box from Peru, "Dragonfly World in Turquoise"

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

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

Gelacio Giron has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $2000.

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.