Even though I am a mother myself, I find it particularly difficult to find unique gifts for my own mother for Mother's Day, for her birthday, and for Christmas. Since I know that she always loves gifts that are beautifully crafted by hand more than mass produced items, I try to keep her in mind whenever I visit Novica.com. Novica offers a wide array of gifts for women, including clothing, handbags, shawls, jewelry, and more that are all handcrafted by artisans from around the globe.
When I shop on Novica.com, I usually am looking for something unique to surprise a loved one, but this time I chose two items for myself. Since I have been admiring all the wraparound bracelets I have been seeing for the 2012 Spring/Summer season, I chose this "Brown Trendsetter" Leather Wrap Bracelet made by an artisan named Khanittha in Thailand.
I chose this bracelet for the twisted style of the leather and its deep brown color. Also, this bracelet is adjustable and fits my smaller wrist size very well. Like with most Novica jewelry, this bracelet came in a beautiful gift box. All Novica products are accompanied by a postcard from it's country of origin along with a story about the product and the artisan who created it. At $22.99, this handcrafted leather bracelet is extremely reasonably priced.
The other product I chose for myself was the "Purple Paths" Cotton Shawl. It looks like this shawl is currently sold out, but there are many more wraps and other women's Central American accessories featured under new arrivals on the website. This particular one was made by the San Jose Women's Artisan Association in Central America. This cotton shawl is the perfect weight for Springtime and cool summer nights. It was also very easy to steam out any wrinkles by just hanging the shawl on a shirt hanger in the bathroom during a hot shower. I have to mention that this product arrived gift wrapped with a charming handmade "worry doll" gift topper with a very interesting story attached to it.
Be sure to checkout all the artisan-made products on Novica.com for Mother's Day, including brightly colored yellow, orange, and green scarves, and for Father's Day, such as men's cufflinks from Indonesia or beautiful chess sets from all over the world. I have ordered Novica products from many different countries and have found that you should allow approximately 3 weeks for the item to arrive. It is best not to wait until the last minute to order your gift since it may have a long way to travel.
Thank you to Novica.com for providing a gift code for me to shop for products to base this review upon and for providing an additional gift code for our contest prize.
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Posted on March 26, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Silk shawl, 'Golden Fields' for my sister
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Posted on March 26, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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Posted on March 26, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Iron candleholder, 'Cuddly Kitties'...what a wonderful piece for the feline admirer!
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The Wool shawl, 'Spring Garden' would be a great gift for a friend.
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 5:52 AM
the spring garden wool shawl but also love the radiant all natural fiber basket
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Silk batik scarf, 'Pekalongan Sapphire'
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM
the "Blue topaz flower necklace, 'Sacred Blue Lotus'" would be perfect for my sis-in-law
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Visited their site and Cotton scarf, 'Highland Summer' would make a great gift for someone in my family
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I like the Bamboo chenille and cotton scarf, 'Orchid Dreamer'
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM
The Wool and silk shawl, 'Fresh Adornment' would be a great gift for ME!
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:36 PM
i'd like to give the Bamboo Chenille Scarf to my mother
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Wool and silk shawl, 'Floral Intrigue' My MIL would love the print on this one
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 4:06 PM
my mom would love the silk batik scarf in pink fantasy! Thanks for hosting!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 4:47 PM
I love the Spring Garden wools shawl.
Thanks for the chance.
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM
My mom would love this shawl-http://accessories.novica.com/newarrivals/silk-and-wool-shawl-moss-rose/192811/
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Hello, I just couldn't look at another scarf or shawl, I have so many. So I hope you don't mind I went and browsed the Spring collection and I just love the Citrine wrap bracelet, 'Dazzling Pinwheel'. Thanks for a great giveaway!
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Posted on March 28, 2012 at 12:21 AM
The pretty pink 100% alpaca hat, 'Sunset Waves of Mancora' would be great for my teen daughter
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Leather Belt- Black Cobra
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I have a friend who would love the Black Cobra belt.
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Posted on March 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM
My mom would LOVE the Bamboo chenille and cotton scarf, 'Emerald Dreamer'.
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My Aunt would love this shawl
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Posted on March 29, 2012 at 8:27 PM
i like the wool and silk blend shawl sunlight
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i love the Silk batik scarf, 'Kawista Flowers'
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Posted on March 30, 2012 at 1:39 PM
I like the Silk batik scarf, 'Pekalongan Sapphire'
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The Sterling silver shamballa bracelet, 'Jaipur Tranquility' would make a great gift for my Mom
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My daughter would love the Cotton and silk batik scarf, 'Flowing River'
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The Pearl dangle earrings, 'Rose Elegance' are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Posted on March 31, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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spring garden shawl
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Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM
I like the Silk Batik Shawl 'Wine Garden.'
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Thanks for the giveaway...my wife or daughter would love the Leather belt, 'Black Cobra' @ NOVICA.
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Posted on April 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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I think the Wool and silk shawl, 'Extravagant Azure' would be a nice gift!
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the flowing river silk and batik would make a great gift for one of my neices.
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I like the Peridot solitaire ring, 'Scintillating Jaipur'.
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Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:16 AM
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The 100% alpaca shawl, 'Forest Fern' would make a great gift to my mom.
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I would like to give my precious 90 year old Mom a special shawl/scarf for Mother's Day. I saw at least a half dozen in the New Arrivals that I think she would love.
Two of my most favorites are the Banarasi Silk Shawl "Golden Olive Dusk" by Madhu Agrawal of India and the Silk Batik Shawl "Javanese Coffee" by Ahmed Saleh of Bali/Java.
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Posted on April 10, 2012 at 2:43 AM
I think the 100% alpaca fingerless gloves, 'Winter Clouds' would be a great gift for someone I know!
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I like the Bamboo chenille and cotton scarf, 'Sapphire Dreamer'
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Posted on April 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM
My sister would like the 100% alpaca shawl in the forest fern color from Peru.
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 12:06 AM
I like the Black Cobra belt (although the shawls are lovely, they certainly don't fit into my lifestyle!).
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Posted on April 11, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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Posted on April 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Wool and silk scarf, 'Kashmiri Wine'. It would be for my Mom.
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Posted on April 12, 2012 at 11:42 PM
The silk Batik shawl Java Sky would make the perfect Mother's Day gift for my mom!
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Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:15 AM
I think the Cotton shawl, 'Crimson Fish' would be perfect for my MIL for Mothers Day!
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Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:30 PM
I love the bracelet you chose.
Of the Accessories New Arrivals, I think that the Cotton and silk shawl, 'Maheshwari Coral' on this page: http://accessories.novica.com/newarrivals/cotton-and-silk-shawl-maheshwari-coral/192970/ would make a great gift. I love the color combo and I think it would be a great brightener.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Posted on April 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM
I commented on your B-Calm post (even b4 I knew it would count as a contest entry!) :)
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Posted on April 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM
The Bamboo chenille and cotton scarf, 'Sapphire Dreamer' would make a great gift, especially for me!
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Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:23 PM
The 100% alpaca shawl, 'Colonial Elegance' would be a great gift for a friend at work
Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Cotton shawl, 'Crimson Fish'
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:28 AM
I like the spring garden shawl
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Pashmina wool shawl, 'Festive Kashmir' is quite pretty. Tam S.
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM
I like the 100% alpaca shawl, 'Stars Over Sechura'! But it's so nice I might keep it for myself!
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 1:53 PM
My sister would love the Pretty Pompoms scarf
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 3:45 PM
I like the Cotton and silk shawl, 'Maheshwari Blue'.
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM
i like the cotton hammmock swing
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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Posted on April 15, 2012 at 10:29 PM
the spring garden wool shawl
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 1:28 AM
The Cotton tote bag 'Colors of My Land' would make a nice gift.
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 3:41 AM
The Banarasi silk shawl, 'Golden Olive Dusk' would make a great gift for my sister.
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 3:07 PM
My mom would like the 100% Alpaca hat Winter Clouds.
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 4:23 PM
I'd love to get my sister the 100% alpaca scarf, 'Lima Elegance'. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 5:41 PM
I love the 100% alpaca shawl, 'Cherry'.
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:34 PM
I like the100% alpaca shawl, 'Stars Over Sechura'
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Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:41 PM
I love the Banarasi silk shawl, 'Golden Olive Dusk'
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Wool and silk shawl, 'Kashmiri Scarlet'
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 8:40 PM
I like the Pashmina wool shawl, 'Festive Kashmir'. It would make a great gift for my bff.
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM
The Silk batik shawl, 'Java Sky Flowers' would make a great gift for a friend.
Posted on April 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM
The 100% alpaca hat, 'Winter Clouds' would make a great gift for my daughter.
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