Graphite and Smoke 100% Alpaca Cardigan from Peru, "Wintry Passion"

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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