NOVICA - global artisan network
"Novica is the leading provider of worldwide fine art and home decor. We provide our visitors with a gateway to the fascinating cultures of the world. Visitors to our website can explore remote regions across the globe, where they can view the faces of fascinating artisans, read about their lives, learn about the meaning behind their works, and select from more than 15,000 unique, handmade works of art. NOVICA has had a profound impact on the lives of many artisans. Many artists have been able to overcome the economic challenges felt in developing regions of the world, and have been able to concentrate and work full time as artists."