
Imagine a basket weaver in Indonesia, carefully crafting a work of art in their village. Then imagine that work of art displayed in your home.
That’s the concept behind Novica, a leading fair trades artisan website which offers thousands of unique items from around the world. NOVICA, in cooperation with National Geographic, gives thousands of talented artists a way to be part of a world wide market via the web. This opportunity is life-changing for these artists and their families.
I am honored to help spread the word about Novica and their mission. With thousands of hand crafted products to choose from, including beautiful home decor and sterling silver jewelry, there is something for everyone at Novica, to fit any budget.
Since I recently moved to a new (to us) home, I wanted something special to warm up the bare walls. I must say, it was a very difficult choice with so many amazing items to choose from.
I finally selected this unique tapestry, handmade by a woman named Meena from India:
It will soon grace the wall of our family room, and be a constant reminder of a humble life across the globe. I look forward to showing my children on a map where our special wall hanging began its journey.
Novica has generously offered two Keeping the Kingdom First readers a chance to own a handcrafted work of art.
New customers can also enjoy $10 off a purchase of $40 or more with coupon code NOVICA243 at checkout.
Enter to win 1 of (2) $50 Novica Gift Cards:
1. Leave a comment below: Visit Novica, take a look around. Come back and share what you would choose!
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3. Become a fan of Novica on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
This giveaway will end on Tuesday, July 13th at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be drawn using Random.org, and notified via email.
Disclosure: Novica provided the gifts cards for this giveaway, along with one for myself to experience their website. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.


If I won, I would probably get a pair of earrings. There are several on their site that are very unique and absolutely beautiful!
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I am now following Novica on Twitter.
I would choose something from one of the countries where our Compassion International sponsor children live.
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I like the stained glass crosses
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A teak birdhouse!
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One of the beautiful bowls!!
I love this marcasite lotus necklace! This website is a great idea.
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i would get a necklace.
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They have some beautiful Jewelry! I think I would get myself some earrings!
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I’m and email subscriber and a FB fan!
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I’m an email subscriber and love hand-made items!
I could definitely use some book ends!
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So many beautiful things from so many talented people. I would choose the ‘Style’ cedar and leather accent table by Rocío Dávila. Thank you for this giveaway.
I’d probably get the Steel candleholders, ‘Scales of Justice’ (pair) – too cute! Thanks for the chance!
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I “like” Novica on facebook (Kelly Deaton) and I follow them on twitter (@dkad23).
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I like the Aluminum trays, ‘Weave of Light’. They are so unusual. I would probably put it towards the purchase of these trays.
I would get the reggae samba hammock!
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I’d get the Cuzco plate, “Butterflies and Ladybugs” – it’s gorgeous! sammiejanL40 at aol dot com
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I would choose the lavish iris batik sarong
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Leather and sedge handbag.
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I would have to spend a ton more time looking at everything but so far I like the Murano Handblown glass piece called Eloquence
I follow NOVICA on twitter
I subscribe to you via google reader
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Awesome site. I would chose two pair of the white eyed lotus earrings for my twin daughters.
I am an email subscriber and facebook fan.
Novica facebook fan too.
hi…i am an email subscriber..thanks for the giveaway!
what a great website…so much to choose from..but i am a lover of baskets and wow are they beautiful on this site..i like the ‘ate cd basket’ could be used for so many things!
thanks again!
i really like Leather handbag ‘Brown Basket’ by Harpreet Chawla
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I enjoy your emails on ways to be frugal and share my new knowledge with my co-workers and friends in our quests to make life better for our families. God Bless!
My daughter loves elephants, so I would most likely get the elephant picture frame!
I love the Eggshell mosaic centerpiece! The jewelry is amazing too! Thank you for the chance!
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Maldonada wool cushion covers
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Some of the drop earrings are pretty, I liked the teak birdhouse too.
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My husband just got me a gift from here for our anniversary! I like the backgammon sets—probably the mythic lovers one!
I am a fan of keeping the kingdom first on FB!
Just liked Novica on FB
Would love to have one in my home!! Very nice
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I would probably get a centerpiece such as the lacquered bamboo centerpiece bowl “The forest” by an artist from Thailand
I’d get the Revolution sterling silver earrings 🙂
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Something that smells good like candles….or a birhouse for the yard.
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The necklaces are amazing, I wouldn’t even know were to start. Thanks.
I love the tropical passion hammock.
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I would get the beautiful Red Pitcher
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I am a “fan” of Novica on Facebook (Tamara Bennington)
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Leather and mahogany magazine rack, ‘Songbirds’
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I would choose the Ceramic statuette, ‘Lord of the Dead’. Thanks!
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I follow them on twitter
I am an email subscriber
I would get the wooden my heart and yours
Love your site. This was my first night visiting! I added you on facebook, added novica, and looked at the novica site.
If I won I would choose one of the following:
Women’s batik robe, ‘Deep Blue Sea ‘by Nyoman Nadri
***because I could use a new robe that reminded me of all I accomplished in the day and that it was finally time to relax**
or
Drinking glasses, ‘Cobalt Classics’ (set of 6) by Javier and Efren
****because I lost ours in our most recent move and plastic is fine but I want glass again!***
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Wow! What a great site! I love the Applique wall hanging, ‘Flamingos and Flowers’. It would look great in a child’s playroom. I thought the wine holder was unique as well. There are so many things on this site from the jewelry to the paintings that would make great gifts as well.
Thanks for sharing!
i like the candle holders
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I would choose th Ceramic flower pot, ‘Allende’.
I am an e-mail subscriber and a fan on Facebook.
I am a fan of Novica on Facebook.
I heart the marcasite lotus necklace!!!!
I really like the Cotton wraparound dress, ‘Sassy Scarlet’!
I’m a subscriber via RSS Feed (Google Reader).
I really like the Cotton wraparound dress, ‘Sassy Scarlet’! It looks great!
I would get the blue butterfly wall hanging
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I would love to get my hubby the wooden chest set!
I’m a subscriber, via Google Reader.
I’m following Novica on Twitter. (@hawaiismn)
Such a tough decision — Novica has such a HUGE selection! Here are a few of my favorite items:
* Cotton dress, ‘Ebony Leaves’
* Modal dress, ‘Victorious Black’
* Silk dress, ‘Moving in Joy’
Thanks!
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Thanks!
I am a Facebook fan of Novica (Aimee Waerhouse) and I am following them on Twitter (@Nelsby).
Thanks!
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I would choose the cotton blouse Thai Sands and the Natural Flower Thai Sun necklace.
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I like the Blown glass pitcher Confetti Fiesta.
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Cedar desk organizer, ‘Arabesque’ would be my choice. 🙂
I subscribe, also. 🙂
I am an RSS fan.
I would get the Sunset Mosaic cotton wall hanging. It would look great with our old furniture!
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I would choose the Hammock Orange Sonata
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I would pick the basket called Dreams from Thailand. Thanks for telling us about this. Love fair trade sites.
I liked Novica on FB.
Of course I subscribe. 🙂
I am in love with the Celadon ceramic vase, ‘Lavender Universe’
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I’m an RSS subscriber via google reader.
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I’d love to get the Cotton hammock swing chair, ‘Deserted Beach’ (large deluxe) from Mexico
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I would choose the wood fertility dolls.
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Wow! So many amzingly beautiful things to choose from! I really love the Cotton wall hanging, ‘Regal Red’ by Meena (India), Wood statuette, ‘Indivisible Love’ by Wayan Rendah, Wood statuette, ‘One Heart’ by Kadek Rudyana, Auto parts sculpture, ‘Rustic Light of Love’ by Armando Ramirez, Iron wall adornments, ‘Aztec Butterflies’ (set of 3) by Marco Polo, and Wood statuette, ‘Prayer’ by Wayan Rendah would be among my top picks. It would be hard to choose just one!!
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