The hands behind Novaterra
Every piece we sell is made by real people — small workshops and family cooperatives across America, Ecuador, and Africa, working with techniques passed down for generations.
We work directly with these artisans rather than through mass production lines. That means fair prices for their work, and pieces made with real skill instead of a factory mold.
Where our artisans work
America
Small workshops working with wood, leather, and woven textiles, many family-run and passed down between generations of makers.
Ecuador
Home to some of our favorite basket and rattan pieces, made by cooperatives using weaving techniques rooted in local tradition.
Africa
Hand-carved wood decor and natural fiber pieces, crafted by skilled carvers and weavers across several regions.
How we work with them
We buy directly from workshops and cooperatives, not through middlemen. That means the people who make each piece are paid fairly for their work, and we know exactly where every product comes from.
We don't chase trends or mass-produce. Every product in our catalog is chosen because of the skill behind it, not because it's cheap to replicate. That's a slower way to build a store, but it's the only way we're willing to do it.
Why it matters
A handmade basket or a carved wood piece takes hours, sometimes days, of real work. Buying it means supporting a person and a craft, not just filling a shelf. That's what Novaterra is built on, and it's why we think it's worth bringing into your home.
Curious about what our artisans make?
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