Have you heard of Novica? Novica is an organization that wants to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. They want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.
They want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe. NOVICA. The World is Your Market.
Novica lets you browse gifts from across the globe, but it is more than that. It allows native people around the world to be able to sell their wares, and thus helps them make a living. One of the features I like best about them is that enable anyone to finance an artist or entrepreneur anywhere in the world through Microfinance Loans. From their website:
In a climate where the world’s most challenged entrepreneurs are subjected to painfully high interest rates, we’ve cut out all the financial middlemen, and in true Novica fashion, we’ve taken matters into our own hands.
We are proud to have launched the first-ever microfinance website where customers can purchase products and lend money directly to artisans, with loans at 0% interest!
0% Interest…. are we crazy?! It sounds too good to be true, but this concept is only possible due to the presence of Novica offices in each of our regions. In addition to distributing all customer orders, these offices now also serve as disbursement centers for Artisan Loans, providing artisans access to the credit they need to grow their business.
You can find many, many unique products for sale on the NOVICA site. From Home decor, Jewelry, Furniture, and more. Prices are quite reasonable, and each purchase you make comes with a card introducing you to the person who made the item.
One winner will win a $40 Novica Gift code. To enter, use the Giveaway Tools form:
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About Karen
i would like the cotton batik robe
I Love Novica – and currently there are more than 500 items on my Novica Wishlist!
Right now there are several items topping my list: we recently rebuilt and repainted our front porch and there are several outdoor wall hangings I would like to decorate with (I already have one I love by J Blas of Mexico – but I really want to purchase one of Alejandro de Esesarte’s fabulous Butterfly Steel Wall art “sculptures – like “Soul of Fortune” – there are quite a few I really love! Thanks
I like the Palm leaf baskets, ‘Maya Market’ (pair)!
One of the many gorgeous jewelery boxes for sure!
I’d choose the Amethyst flower necklace, ‘Sacred Lilac Lotus’
I like the Jade heart necklace, ‘Lilac Green Maya Heart’
Reclaimed wood photo frame, ‘Jodhpur Jigsaw’ (4×6)
A nativity scene.
The Imagine aquamarine ring.
Love this beaded bracelet;
Rose quartz beaded bracelet, ‘Dark Phoenix’
The Martini glasses, ‘Crimson Swirl Memoirs’ (set of 6) are beautiful.
I might buy the Ceramic casserole, ‘The Invitation’ (square)
I would choose the Marble jewelry box, ‘Checkmate’ (large)
I would purchase a necklace
something nice for my oldest for valentines day
I’d LOVE the 100% alpaca hoodie sweater, ‘Arequipa Winter’!
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I’d love to get the Serpentine long eco-necklace, ‘Story of Hope’.
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Cotton skirt, ‘Flirt in Black’
I love the historical globe.
Wool shawl, ‘Pink Passion’
I want the hmong colors cotton sling tote bag to use as a diaper bag
I would get the Pearl flower earrings, ‘Pink Frangipani’ by Buana .
I might choose the Sterling silver dangle earrings, ‘Pirouette’.
Mayan Stone Calender,
Cotton batik robe, ‘Red Floral Kimono’
i love the Cotton shoulder bag, ‘Red Assam Peacock’
i would get the Sterling silver dangle earrings, ‘Pirouette’
iron coat rack – sun and moon