Novica Member

Los Angeles Area, CA, USA

Former designer and weaver of tapestries and rugs; retired lawyer; current volunteer worker

I'm a lover of hand-crafted art works in all media. In the past I designed and wove rugs and tapestries, and did some work in black and white photography. Now I volunteer for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that breeds and trains service dogs and matches them with people with disabilities whom they aid.

What I like most about Novica:

One of the finest things about Novica is that the artists are able to set the prices they want for their work. When I buy from Novica I'm confident that the person who created the work is reaping the main financial reward. Those of us who love hand-crafted work are given access to fine work from around the world.

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22 testimonials written and 51 Novica artists purchased from.

Testimonial for Wayan Sarjana

I have quite a number of your works and want to thank you very much for the pleasure it gives me to wear them. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Ketut Sandi

Thank you very much for the beautiful carved jewelry box. It is lovely on my teak dresser. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Aphi Mina

Thank you, Aphi Mina, for the beautiful cotton art work I purchased through Novica. It is a very contemplative, peaceful, calming work that I'm honored to have on my wall. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Subin Tositarat

Thank you so much for the beautiful lacquer bowl. It's a great pleasure to see it on my shelf. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Chalermkwan

Thank you, Chalermkwan, for the classic spiral design earrings I purchased through Novica. They are very well made and I can wear them with almost anything.

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Testimonial for M. Ayub

Your walnut jewelry box is lovely. Thank you so much. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Hernan Rivas Samuel

Thank you for the sunflower jewelry box I purchased through Novica. I sits very handsomely on my dresser. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Javier Padilla

Thank you for the journal I purchased for my granddaughter through Novica. Your designs are wonderfully playful and the book was very well made. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Testimonial for Desak Nyoman Parwati

I purchased one of your lovely batik robes for my niece who says she feels like royalty when she wears it. Thank you so much. Best wishes to you and your family.

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