We just found out about NOVICA, a fantastic website where you can shop for handmade art from talented people all around the world. The mission of NOVICA is to connect artisans to a global marketplace of socially conscious customers. They empower these artisans to build a sustainable business from their craft. NOVICA preserves these ancient artistic traditions for future generations to enjoy. It is in association with National Geographic.
One of the best parts about all the items you will find on NOVICA is that it is all art is governed by Fair Trade; this means all artists are fairly compensated for the work they do. This helps spread happiness to artists from all around the world.
You can shop from a vast array of handmade goods including jewelry, sculpture, women’s tops, men’s jewelry and so much more.
A great place to start is to review the NOVICA most popular items list for Holiday gift ideas.
This is just a sampling of the beautiful items you can find.
And as a special offer to our readers, use code Save7Novica at checkout for $7 off first purchase!
Enter the NOVICA giveaway!
One lucky reader will win a $25 gift code to Novica! Want to enter? Just leave a comment below mentioning the item you would purchase if you won the giveaway. (Check the NOVICA holiday guide for great suggestions).
Giveaway will end November 24th 2015 and a winner will be drawn at random from all the approved comments. We will notify the winner by email and you will have 1 week to respond or forfeit your prize.
I;d get 13.5 Cts Smokey Quartz and Vermeil Earrings, ‘Nature’s Brilliance’
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I like this necklace: Fair Trade Jewelry Wood Necklace from India, ‘Elephant Realm’ http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/?pid=196871
I would love to have the Indian Gold Vermeil Hook Earrings with Rainbow Moonstone, ‘Elite Discretion’. Thank you for the chance! 🙂
I love the Handwoven Thai Cotton Sling Bag, ‘Hill Tribe Rainbow’.
I’d probably get those Lanna Daisy Arches where I can put all my tea candles! 🙂
I like the recycled wrapper tote bag crafted by hand, refreshing green.
I would get the Hill Tribe Embroidered Sling Handbag from Thailand called ‘Hmong Chic’.
I would buy the Sunshine and Flowers Set of 3 Yellow Cotton Print Tote Shopping Bags from India.
I would get the Fox Button Earrings Handcrafted from Brushed Sterling Silver, ‘Origami Fox’ for my niece.
I would get the life mates necklace
I would get the taxco sunset necklace
I might purchase the Artisan Crafted Pearl and Lapis Necklace, ‘Azure Crown.’
Oh I would love the Pearl floral necklace, ‘Snow Blossom’! Such beautiful jewelry! I love that they are all handmade!
I would get the Unique Handblown Glass Water Tumblers Drinkware (Set of 6), ‘Marine’