Laura
Teacher
I love travel and learning about different cultures. Growing up during the Kennedy years taught me to care about others in our world, not merely those geographically close. Learning President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize renews my hope for global harmony, and I wept as I read the news. As for my personal life, I come from a small family and have one grown son, who is aware his mother would like grandchildren some day. The students I teach n New Orleans are among the poorest in the city. Many teenagers who returned after the storm are trying to live on their own, with parents and siblings scattered in other states. They have a hard life. My dream is to go to Ghana or India and teach students there, to help them earn scholarships to universities, thus improving life for even more people. Certainly the rewards of such an experience would be many -- widening my own circle of friendships while learning first hand about other ways to live.
What I like most about Novica:
The quality of each handcrafted item is superb. I always know I'm buying from an individual artist who puts his or her personality into each piece. Usually I receive my order decoratively packaged, often with an extra small gift included -- in New Orleans we call this a lagniappe. It all adds to the sense that we are truly a global community.
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16 testimonials written and 20 Novica artists purchased from.
Testimonial for Olga Hinojosa
I had my eye on the "Claudia" jewelry set long before I purchased it, and I'm very happy I finally did! Ms. Hinojosa's work is flawlessly executed and in the best of taste. Whenever I wear this garnet and pearl set, I feel like quite the elegant lady. Naturally, I look forward to acquiring more of Ms. Hinojosa's designs.
Testimonial for Wayan Sarjana
I love the "Dangle" earrings I purchased from Mr. Sarjana. They're both versatile and exotic, and I especially enjoy wearing them with my ethnic-style outfits. Mr. Sarjana does beautiful work. Whenever I visit the Novica web site, I always take pleasure in scrolling through Mr. Sarjana's latest offerings. Naturally, I look forward to buying more of his pieces in the future.
Testimonial for Carmen Cascon
The rose quartz choker I purchased is lovely, and it gives me great pleasure to wear it. Ms. Cascon's work in sterling perfectly complements the shape of the stone, giving the piece an overall organic feel, balanced by an elegant restraint. I would be happy to buy more pieces from her in the future.
Testimonial for Malee Mootoomon
Ms. Mootoomon's work is lushly detailed beyond anything a web site representation could show. The sarong I purchased is gorgeous, and I very much look forward to wearing it when the weather sufficiently warms in the spring. In an age of commercialism and mass merchandising, I consider Ms. Mootoomon's art to be special indeed.
Testimonial for Harish Kathuria
The garnet and silver pendant I purchased from Mr. Kathuria is both beautiful and impressive. In fact, I'm almost afraid to comment on what a great bargain I received. (I love his work AND the price -- what can I say?) Whenever I wear my pendant, I receive compliments galore. Naturally, I look forward to buying more of Mr. Kathuria's lovely pieces.
Testimonial for Mercy Amaning
I love the "My Desire" necklace I purchased from Ms. Amaning. The details on the carved bone beads are quite pretty, and I find this piece to be both versatile and subtly elegant. (It looks great with denim!) Ms. Amaning has a very interesting approach to her art and will no doubt continue to produce a range of beautiful works.
Testimonial for Patricia Ochoa
I love the "Moorings in Red" necklace I purchased from Ms. Ochoa. What a unique and eye-catching piece! I can pair this necklace up with virtually any ensemble I have in my closet that will coordinate with a red accent. Whenever I wear "Moorings in Red" I receive compliments -- even from the fellows! I must confess that I'm quite a fan of Ms. Ochoa's work.
Testimonial for Julio Chocano
I love the natural stone choker and earring set I purchased from Mr. Gonzalez. Although the artisanship is undoubtedly Peruvian, Mr. Gonzalez's interpretation is so universal I can wear his pieces beautifully with a broad range of clothing styles, including a Chinese-inspired ensemble. I certainly look forward to acquiring more of Mr. Gonzalez's pieces.
Testimonial for Ploy Intha
The sterling silver belt I bought is truly incredible! I can scarcely believe I was able to purchase such a finely made piece for the price I paid. Ms. Intha's workmanship is exquisite, and I wish her all good fortune with her business. She deserves it!
Testimonial for Eveli Przepiorka
Thus far I have purchased two pieces from Ms. Przepiorka -- emerald earrings and an emerald ring -- and I'm very impressed with both items. In an age of "lab created" gems, it's a joy for me to be able to afford natural emeralds that are deep in color and beautifully set. Ms. Przepiorka's use of sterling wire adds grace and a unique sense of almost dance-like movement to the solidity of the stones. In short, I'm a considerable fan of Ms. Przepiorka's art.
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