Ketut Karsini

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My name is Ketut Karsini and I'm a woodcarver from Bali. Our island is famous as a tourist designation because of its scenic sights and cultural traditions. I'm the fourth of five children in a family of woodcarvers. My father raised me to be independent and taught me to carve when I was young.

When I was still in elementary school, I began painting wood sculptures. A friend taught me how to paint and I wanted to create something different from what my parents crafted. I learned from observing. Eventually, I began painting my parents’ sculptures, wall panels and masks.

"Unexpectedly, these carvings all sold out, which inspired me to create more items. As I learned to develop my skills, I came to love this work.

"My friends say I'm humble and diligent but a bit shy. My husband used to work in my parents' workshop before we got married. Now, we have three sons and they've encouraged us to be more responsible so they have a better future.

"Once, during a difficult time, when my eldest son became sick, my parents helped us buy milk for our children because we didn't have a car.

"Today, my husband and I work with other family members and twelve helpers. We use only manual tools, albesia wood and acrylic paint. We strive to create unique designs to set us apart from other artisans who create similar items."

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NOVICA was started with a dream to create a better world for artisans, because a better world for artisans is a better world for all.

Along the way, the founders of NOVICA discovered something very important - as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them.

Your purchases are that powerful. They directly and indirectly provide for education, help with health care, fund basic needs, support children, preserve disappearing arts, and of course, spread happiness around the world.

The founders of NOVICA had a vision of the future that is not one of mega factories producing cookie cutter products for all to cheaply consume. Instead, a bright future that celebrates artisans who take the time to create an item by hand. A future where time is protected, where stories are told, where unique details are honored. Love, respect, inclusiveness become driving force.

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