I have a deep love for anything handcrafted. To me it’s from the heart and has true meaning. Novica is one of the sites that I truly fell in love with and am so delighted to be able to introduce you to this amazing site.
Novica, in association with National Geographic wants to give artists and artisans around the world a platform to express their artistic talents, and creativity. At Novica, you are going to find beautiful items for everyones likes. The home decor is truly stunning and unique while the handmade jewelry is fascinating.
It took me a while to to browse the site as there were so many wonderful items, from mirrors, vases, furniture, sculptures and more, it was hard to choose just one. I’ve been on the search for some placemats and a runner for my dining room table since the remodel. I wanted the bamboo type with black fabric around the edges so as soon as I found the Mendong table runner and placemats in Gray Weaves I had to have it. I have searched for months looking for something like this and Novica came through for me. 
“Nature’s luxurious beauty is transformed into an admirable table runner and placemat set. From Bali’s Liem Hauw, each piece is neatly woven by hand featuring a black cotton border. ” Liem Hauw, the artist works with textiles made from natural materials such as fragrant roots, sea grass, water hyacinth, and many others.
Arriving perfectly wrapped and without a flaw, you just knew he took great care. They are perfect and look great in the dining room. They are super easy to clean, just wiping away with a damp cloth. I have since put the runner on the coffee table as it’s bare and needed some sort of decoration. 
My family has made many wonderful comments with the look of these, and I cannot say enough how beautiful they are. You must check out all the home decor items Novica has to offer. Take a look at some other home decor pieces I’m mesmerized by:
Celadon ceramic vase, ‘Green Orchid Bubble’
You may not know this, but I have a huge love for silver jewelry. To me it looks great, shines beautifully and looks classy. Earrings, are my favorite piece of jewelry. I must always be wearing them. I chose the pair of donut trio sterling silver drop earrings.
They arrived in a lovely handmade jewelry box made of saa paper, which is a mulberry bark paper that Thailand has been making for more than 700 years. The earrings made by artist Wadarat Supasirisuk, are stunning. They look great, are the perfect size, and perfect for everyday wear or for dressing up. They are quality earrings, that are super stylish. I cannot say enough how great these are.
Here is a necklace I just adore:
If your looking for exquisite handmade home decor items or jewelry, Novica has the most beautiful items ever. One of a kind, that you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for gifts, or just to treat yourself. Even, though these items shipped from around the world, they arrived in a timely fashion. Everything, is from the heart and from the minute it arrives, you’ll be truly pleased.
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