Beautiful, Worldly, Fairly Traded Lovlies from NOVICA {Giveaway}

Despite my lack of world travel (minus a long honeymoon in Spain), I like to think of myself as somewhat worldly and an appreciator of music, art and objects from around the globe.  Our home has no shortage of items representing countries like India, Mexico and Japan, and one of these days I have the grandest plans for eventually exploring the world bit by bit with my family.

Until that time, I can still get my globe-trotting fix online, admiring the wares of world cultures via NOVICA, which is associated with that educational and inspirational magazine, National Geographic, which I blame for creating wanderlust in me as a kid, devouring my grandfather's collection.

NOVICA is a great resource for unique gifts, green gifts, and even fair-trade corporate gifts, which would really impress your clients with your corporate gift's worldliness.  I love that NOVICA even supports artisans with microfinance, where customers can purchase products and lend money directly to artisans (who pay 0% interest). What a great way to shop and feel good about who you're helping in the process.

Metalworker Ana Maria Conciso

All artisans selling through NOVICA are fairly-paid, and I love knowing I'm buying a unique piece of art that sustains a family and artistic tradition.  And the artisan's story is included with your purchase.  Some of my favorite pieces are:

Celadon vases from Thailand

A cotton Mayan Hammock from the Yucatan peninsula

And of course,  the jewelry, including this Serpentine Cocktail Ring

and clothing, including those of Thai artisan, Jariya Kakaew.  I have this blouse below and love how pretty and comfortable it is, especially in summer.

I ended up buying an Alpaca wool throw blanket from Peru, which I'm eager to snuggle under as soon as it arrives.

With thousands of beautiful and handcrafted items to choose from, NOVICA will have you browsing their website for hours.
WIN IT!
NOVICA is kindly giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky K&K reader.

To Enter
VIsit NOVICA and leave a comment naming the item you'd buy if you won.

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#WIN a $50 gift certificate to @NOVICA seller of beautiful, worldly, fairly-traded gifts http://goo.gl/fb/lugUU #Giveaway @katydidandkid

You must do the first entry in order to enter ("I want to win, thanks!" comments will NOT be considered). You will have until Sunday February 6th at 11:59pmEST to enter. The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email.I'll also post the winners on my blog HERE. If I don't hear back from the winner within 72 hours, I'll pick another. 
Disclosure: I received a gift certificate to NOVICA  to use toward an item of my choice for review purposes.