Novica Girl
Wood statuette, 'Flower Girl'
Slim and graceful, a girl strikes the elegant poses of a dancer. She holds a delicate Balinese cempaka flower. Made Wirata coaxes the sensuous figure from richly grained suar wood, discovering fine details.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wool tapestry, 'Girl from Tarma'
The village of Tarma lies deep in the center of Peru, its rustic houses and picturesque fields captured in this tapestry by Francisco Huaynate and family. Bright colors illuminate a young girl carrying flowers, her expression hidden beneath a shadow.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cotton and porcelain doll, 'Hmong Tribe Girl'
Representing a young girl of the Hmong culture, Suwit Suthamtha creates an enchanting doll, imbued with the rich diversity of Thai artistry. This handmade piece reflects the traditions of the hill tribes of Thailand, as colorful clothing transmits centuries of meaning.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Tuesday's Girl'
Airy open work gives a light feel to this charming statuette by Kwame Frimpong. Working with only manual tools, he transforms sese wood into the portrait of a girl.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cotton doll, 'Country Girl'
This charming country girl wears a straw hat and long blonde braids. Anita Espinoza crafts the smiling doll by hand, clothing her in a red dress and shoes. Fibers from the agave plant form the hair.
Merchant: NOVICA
Batik wall hanging, 'Lanna Girl'
Slender and serene, a Lanna (northern Thai) woman holds a basket of blossoms. Dressed in traditional clothing, she is graceful and beautiful. Alaya Cholprasertsuk portrays the girl in batik on 100% cotton cloth using modern, stylized lines and a palette of terracotta tones.
Merchant: NOVICA