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Featured Artisans

Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey

From Ghana

traditional carving

Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to... read more

Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey

From Ghana

traditional carving

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Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, potassium, calico and other fabrics to increase production.show less

Alberto Caceres

From Peru

alpaca apparel and accessories

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Alberto Caceres has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $700. Proceeds were used to invest in... read more

Alberto Caceres

From Peru

alpaca apparel and accessories

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Alberto Caceres has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $700. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of larger amounts of alpaca and cotton to be able to try out new designs.show less

Nyoman Rena

From Indonesia

sterling silver jewellery

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Nyoman Rena has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the... read more

Nyoman Rena

From Indonesia

sterling silver jewellery

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Nyoman Rena has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $2850. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of sterling silver and natural gemstones, to use in producing jewellery.show less

Clementina Vasquez

From Guatemala

hand-woven accessories

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Clementina Vasquez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest... read more

Clementina Vasquez

From Guatemala

hand-woven accessories

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Clementina Vasquez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of natural materials such as tree bark and cochineal to prepare her own dyes, as well as cotton threads, to increase production in time for the holiday season.show less

Sandra and Lily

From Peru

silver jewellery

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Sandra and Lily has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1300 and the most recent for $1800. Proceeds were used to invest in... read more

Sandra and Lily

From Peru

silver jewellery

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Sandra and Lily has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1300 and the most recent for $1800. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of gemstones and silver for her jewellery production.show less