Novi is a craft artist and founder of Cinta Bumi Artisans, a craft studio built on the values of indigenous wisdom, artisanal craftsmanship, and mindful innovation. Cinta Bumi Artisans is based in Ubud, Bali, with a history tracing back to its formation in Bada Valley, Poso, in 2015. At present, Novi is developing ranta/fuya (barkcloth) craft with a group of craftswomen in Bada Valley to preserve the intangible cultural heritage, which embodies the history of women’s position and strength (among which, cosmological) in Central Sulawesi before the arrival of modern religion and trade. Novi pursues natural dyeing practice on fabric and fiber as part of an effort to endorse clothing that is safe for humans and the environment through workshops, educational tours, and writing. Moreover, Novi has been writing travel journals and short stories since 2008. Novi’s works were published in Suara Merdeka, Chic, Langit Perempuan, Garuda Inflight Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler Indonesia, among others.
