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Univision Features NOVICA Hammocks on Despierta America!
NOVICA is honored to have two of our handcrafted hammocks featured on Univision’s popular morning show, ¡Despierta América! Co-hosted by Miss Universe Puerto…
Beautiful Scarves Made By Widows of Guatemala’s Civil War
Formed in 1987, the K’amolon K’i K’ojonel cooperative provides support to women left widowed during Guatemala’s violent civil war. Their mission is to create…
The Making of a Hill Tribe Silver Bracelet in Thailand
Achara is inspired by Thailand’s Karen hill tribe artisans. To create this particular bracelet, slender wires are interlaced to form a braid while the…
The Incredible Life Journey of Wilder Paredes
Forced to leave his childhood home in rural Peru, Wilder Paredes sets out on an incredible life journey that will test every ounce of…
Asunta Pelaez – Reverse-Painted Glass
Reverse-painted glass artists like Asunta Pelaez paint the underside of glass used in decorative objects, turning it over and looking through the glass at…
Diego Mendoza – Central American Sculpture
Diego Mendoza takes a combination of boats and buses to deliver his products to the local NOVICA office in Antigua, Guatemala. He makes this…
Behind the Scenes At NOVICA – How We Empower Artisans Around the World
Working with thousands of talented artisans around the world has its fair share of logistical challenges. Take a look behind the scenes at NOVICA‘s…
Wood Carving In West Africa – With George Obeng
Meet George Obeng, a wood carver from Ghana. He tells us with unrestricted passion and emotion how he ‘liberates’ the hidden form that lies…
Yuni Kristina – Traditional Indonesian Batik
Batik is both a craft and an art, with artisans like Yuni Kristina using wax and dye to transform each piece of silk into…
Maya Artists of the Yucatan – Handwoven Hammocks
Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the…
Art in Action: Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware
Handblown glassware is a legendary art form in Mexico, but just exactly how does a master craftsman make these one-of-a-kind pieces? NOVICA recently caught…
