Message from Creighton University
These masks were issued to Creighton students, faculty and staff, and we liked them so much, we wanted to make them available to the wider Creighton community. The COVID-19 pandemic may keep us farther apart than we’d like, but we are all still linked by our Creighton pride. We hope as you wear your Creighton masks, you’re reminded of that connection.
Stay connected. Stay community. Stay cura. Stay Creighton.
About Our Partners
We’re Marissa and Adam Goldstein, the husband-and-wife team behind Rafi Nova. The story of Rafi Nova begins with four names: Raya, Efi, Noa, and Eyva. They’re our two sets of twins and the namesakes of our company.
Our Inspiration
Our family splits our time living in both Vietnam and Boston. While exploring remote villages in Southeast Asia with our family, we grew a bond with local families and fell in love with the beautiful art forms they have passed down amongst generations. We wanted to share these traditional handicrafts with a larger audience, give back to the communities we came to love, and build a strong community ourselves. So, we launched Rafi Nova!
Our Textiles
The textiles you see on our Backpacks, Pouches, and Supernova Mask were all handpicked and purchased directly from Hmong artisans in Southeast Asia. All of our textiles are actually cut from skirts that take up to six months to make! The skirts were previously worn by Hmong women for special occasions, so we cherish not only the time and effort put into their creation, but also their significance to the Hmong community.
Our Promise
Rafi Nova is a fair trade and ethical company. By purchasing textiles directly from the Hmong artisans, we ensure they are paid a fair price. We are open and honest with the artisans regarding our plans to clean, cut, and repurpose their textiles for our products. We promise to always be transparent, pay a fair price, and respect both the Hmong people and their art.
Our Community
Rafi Nova seeks to unite families by celebrating cultures from around the world and exploring the different ways in which we build and create community. We created Rafi Nova not only to support communities in remote regions of the world, but to also build a special community ourselves. We design our products with families in mind, and hope to empower parents to take their children on new adventures, share new memories, and blaze new trails. We know that every family’s journey is unique, but we also believe that we share common goals of joy, health, and happiness for our children.
Connect with Us!
We love to connect with our community members. Whether you want to share your latest family adventure or discuss our fair trade promise, we are happy to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@rafinova.com.
xo,
Marissa, Adam, Raya, Efi, Noa, and Eyva
xo,
Marissa, Adam, Raya, Efi, Noa, and Eyva
