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Six Cool Facts About Handmade Earrings
Sterling Silver Vine Half-Hoop Earrings "Garden Waves" Earrings are one of our oldest forms of jewelry, used to signal status, rank, and function, as well as for ornamentation. Today, we may forget the rich history and meaning behind some of... read more
Answers to your most pressing questions about handmade shawls
Indian Jamawar Wool Shawl with Paisley Motifs, "Himalayan Heirloom" From knitted alpaca wool to delicate batik silk, earth tones to bright hues, handmade shawls are a beautiful way to integrate art into your wardrobe. The techniques used to... read more
Your Top Seven Questions about Handmade Robes
Indonesian Floral Robe, "Batik Midnight" Vibrant colors, batik designs, and kimono-style elegance. Whatever your preference, traditional robes represent a timeless sense of luxury. While these delicate garments vary in style, material, and... read more
VILLAGE COUNCIL -Six Cool Facts About Handmade Earrings
VILLAGE COUNCIL -WOMENS EARRINGS FAQ Earrings are one of our oldest forms of jewelry, used to signal status, rank, function, as well as for ornamentation. Today, we may forget the rich history and meaning behind some of... read more
Featured Reviews on Gifts for Her
Batik robe, 'Sapphire Dreams'
By Holly
Beautiful and Luxurious
I am in love with all of the robes from Bali! I have purchased several now and wear them frequently because theyre so cool and comfortable in this Florida humidity. The colors are an added bonus and unique to each making them even more special! These are my favorite item in all of Novica!
Reversible cotton quilt and pillow covers, 'Misty Morning' (3 piece set)
By Paula
Beautiful, high-quality workmanship
We just received this beautiful quilted comforter from the artisan in India. The workmanship is gorgeous. All seams are carefully matched and it is hand-quilted. It took me minutes to locate the zippers on the shams--thats how invisible they were. The comforter is larger than we needed for our queen-size bed, so we just fold over the top a bit. The pattern is truly a work of art. It was well worth the wait.
Embellished ottoman, 'Lapis Patchwork'
By Mary Jane
Love this!!
The colors are rich and the stool is the perfect height. I slide it under the coffee table when not in use. I bought a second one and gave it as a gift.
Featured Artist
"We're proud that we can use our experience in this business to offer work and income for over 50 people."
"Hello! We are Ying and Joy, co-founders of a small clothing workshop in Chiang Mai. We create woven, knitted, hand-embroidered, and dyed... read more
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