I would like to share another one of my favorite resources for inspiration and wares. If you are not already familiar with NOVICA, then you might want to take a little time to check it out. Novica.com is a website that was created in association with National Geographic in an attempt to give artists and artisans from areas around the world an outlet to sell their items and retain control over their own prices and and profits without a middleman.
Areas such as Thailand, Central America, India, West Africa, Bali, Brazil and Mexico are represented as well as the Andes! The website is well designed and easy to navigate. The major categories of items include jewelry, home decor, accessories, and paintings and there are a lot of subcategories under these.
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You can find original items at a very affordable price. Since there are no charges for the artisans to post their items, and there are no middlemen to gather commissions or percentages of profits, then the artists can charge extremely low prices and support their own families.   I have discovered some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry at Novica.com as well. You may want to check out the jewelry from Thailand and all of the scarves!   Isn't it time for some international flair? What a great way to be inspired without even leaving the house! Let us know if you find an item you love! Please share your best finds, we would love to look them up! All of the photos in this post are the property of Novica.com and came directly from their website, www.novica.com |
A-mazing! I went to this website per your recommendation last night. Gorgeous!!! Your blog is the most beautiful, chalk full of information, ideas, cannot wait to read blog the only problem is that I need so many new goodies, thanks to you! Thinking of you in Austin! xxx Maggie
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