NOVICA - Unique Gifts from Artisans Across the World - Review & Giveaway - Ends 8/31

Tired of shopping for the same old boring gifts, at the same old boring stores?

I've been an admirer of NOVICA from afar for the past few years.  A shop that offers a huge variety of handmade gifts from artisans around the world.

Ever since my trip around the world when I was in college, I love to give and receive unique gifts from all corners of the earth.  

There's just something extra special knowing that the gift you've chosen for a friend or family member came to them after a long journey, from the small shop of an artisan on the beaches of Bali or high up in the mountains of the Andes.

After having my second, and final child last month, I wanted something to commemorate the birth and start of our (finally complete) family of four.  I was excited to find that NOVICA had a number of beautiful wood family sculptures from West Africa, Bali, Java and the Andes.

I chose this gorgeous piece from Made Wirata, a 33 year old artisan from Bali who learned his trade from his father and uncle at a young age.  Carving these sculptures has given Wirata the opportunity to pay for his education in Bali. Now, that's a cause I'm all about supporting!

This wood sculpture "Family Scene" is now proudly displayed on my mantle.  It was packaged perfectly and shipped with absolutely no damage all the way from Bali!  It was much larger than I expected, as I guess I didn't look at the dimensions carefully, but perfect for my high mantle and high ceilings.

I am so excited to finally have a beautiful piece of art sculpture that will surely be passed down in my family as a keepsake.  Someday one of my kids will proudly display it in their home too!
 

NOVICA also has a wonderful selection of silver jewelry and wrap bracelets. So, the next time you're looking for a birthday gift for your mother or sister, browse NOVICA before you go anywhere else.

Here are some of my favorites from their collection:

Leather wrap bracelet, 'Autumn Leaf'

Handcrafted in Indonesia

 

Sterling silver filigree earrings, 'Remembrance'

Handcrafted in Bali

Opal cocktail ring, 'Sky Temple'

Handcrafted in Peru

NOVICA also has a cool program called NOVICA Live where you can host parties in your home, and have samples of their products from around the world to show your friends and family that are available for purchase. I can't think of a better way to shop, earn a little money, and also support the artistic ventures of artisans worldwide!

Hey, you could even WIN a trip to Bali by hosting parties and earning points! 

I'm in.

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Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to NOVICA
Deadline: 8/31/12
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*Disclosure: This was not a paid post. The products used to facilitate this review were given to me free of cost by the company.  However, all opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced by the complimentary product received. As I am under no obligation to post a positive review if I feel it is not warranted.