GIVEAWAY CLOSED: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER: GINA M.

 

Fair Trade. We’ve all heard the phrase, but how many of us know what it really means or how much it matters?

Fair trade is a trading partnership that allows producers and buyers to work together with transparency and respect; seeking greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions and secure rights for international providers and workers. [source] In a nutshell: Fair trade ensures both sides of a commercial transaction for goods are treated fairly. The open market afforded by fair trade practice has brought us some of the most amazing and beautiful work from artists around the world.

 

NOVICA: The World is Your Market

 

NOVICA, in partnership with National Geographic, wants to give artists around the world a global platform to express their talents. They want to provide you with access to these unique, hard-to-find items at a great value.

“At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe. We want you to know about who you’re buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.”

With NOVICA you can explore beautiful hand made jewelry, gifts, garments and home decor from Andes, Bali and Java, Brazil, Central America, India, Mexico, Thailand and West Africa — all from the comfort of home. Explore the site, watch personal videos created by the artisans themselves and find that perfect something that is just right for you.

Each item travels a special journey directly from the artist’s hands….to yours.

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One of my favorite NOVICA galleries is the hand crafted silver and precious stones jewelry. The largest online collection of artisan handcrafted jewelry, including pearl, turquoise and extraordinary silver treasures. “Please check it out for yourself and see the beauty Novica offers.” – Decor & Style Magazine.

 

Amethyst Dangle Earrings	Silver Pendant Necklaces	Garnet Dangle Earrings

NOVICA is also happy to introduce their newest feature NOVICA Live; a program that allows you to help facilitate and support Fair Trade while also working from home. The starter kits are only $199 and have over $400 worth of samples and $150 in business materials to help you introduce the world of NOVICA to others. Make sure you let them know KendaSmith.com sent you!

Prize: $100 Gift Code for NOVICA

Number of Winners: One (1)
Open Internationally 18+

Giveaway Ends @ 11:59 PM EST on 2/2/2012

Winner will be determined from all eligible entries by selection with ‘And the winner is’ and have 48 hours to respond to notification email and claim their prize. If no response is received within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Prize is a gift code delivered by email.

* Please read the Official Giveaway Rules before entering.

EACH entry must be a separate comment. If multiple entries are listed within a single comment – it will only count as one (1) entry. 

Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be notified in the event that you win. Winner will be announced on the Winner’s Page after confirmation. Only the winner will be notified via email.

 HOW TO ENTER

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