NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. Novica offers thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items on their website.
There are an amazing selection of artisan products including a stunning home decor range. I love these amazing geometric cushions called Crimson Riddle:
And check out this lovely Cotton kente shoulder bag, 'Ashanti Prosperity'
I'm a jewelry fanatic and immediately fell in love with the designs of Jaipur based designer Bhavesh. I ordered his Blue topaz dangle earrings, 'Blue Flow' and was impressed by the craftsmanship and quality.
When Novica send you the earrings they also include an artisan
story card, giving the background of the designer, which is a lovely touch had
it been a gift. For example Bhavesh says:
"I come from the enthralling city of Jaipur
where I was born and brought up. I was raised by a single parent, since I lost
my father when I was barely two and half years old. He died in an accident.
Since then, my mother worked so hard to bring us up. After my schooling, I
received a bachelor's degree in commerce and also did a short term course in
the French language."
"Jewelry crafting is our family tradition, dating back to the ancient time when Jaipur was brought to its present structure by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. During that time, my ancestors were jewelers in the kingdom of Jaipur. Since then, the tradition and art have been handed down from generation to generation."
Next on my list of things I want from Novica is this amazing handblown vase, 'Fiery Topaz'
Golden topaz and fiery crimson surge upward from a crystalline base. Enveloped in crystal, the colors swirl in a vase of seductive beauty. Talented artisans craft it by hand of molten glass, employing glass blowing techniques brought to Brazil from the island of Murano in Italy.
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I received a Novica gift card that I used towards my purchase in the hopes that I would share my honest opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation and the opinions expressed are my own.
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Great review, as always! Thought I'd share bridal wedding dress a couple things here. I'd thought about making the game bigger than one level originally, but first, I wasn't sure if anyone would like the survival horror format, and didn't want to devote too much time and energy without knowing. Second, I'd envisioned a sort of "haunted city" type mod as a follow up, but it would use completely different textures and enemies, and wouldn't have fit with the BH wall and sprite set. Lastly, I was shooting for a halloween release, and only had a couple days till then when I started, so that played a part.
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