by Jessica Vascellaro
Wall Street Journal

...Intrepid online shoppers have a growing number of ways to purchase rare handicrafts from around the world, thanks to new and improved Web sites that hunt and gather items for them. But one-of-a-kind products such as Balinese masks and rare Peruvian shawls can take time to arrive, and their prices vary widely...
...Website: Novica.com
Selection: 20,000 products made in 20 countries world-wide. Includes an extensive offering of artworks, including Brazilian bronze sculptures and paintings made by Asian elephants.
Delivery time: Two to three weeks for standard shipping. For up to three times the standard shipping price, items can be delivered in a week.
Comment: Has an extremely large selection. MyNovica feature lets you track when new items become available from specific artisans and regions...