Key features Novica
- Handmade by Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan
- Motif(s) may vary slightly
- Ships from Peru within 15 days
- Dry clean only
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Festival of Color'
Price: $49.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Festival of Color' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan celebrate Holi, the festival of color, with a mesmerizing wall hanging. The cotton piece features a geometric patchwork that exudes colorful intensity in ochre and pink tones. Please expect slight variations in size, color or motifs, since this is an entirely hand-crafted product. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Sunil Tambi and I was born and brought up in the beautiful and colorful town of Rajasthan - a place where color is synonymous to life. I was born on April 5th, 1966. My family has been in the textile business for the last few decades. I was helping my family until I became enthralled by the enormous creativity and prospects of handicrafts. This was about seven years ago. "I got into contact with expert artisans from around Jaipur and gradually started to focus on handicrafts from around the country. [+]Today, I work with artisans from Rajasthan and we produce items such as textile work, marble products, Christmas decorations, all kind of Gujarati items, etc. India has got so much to offer in the field of handicrafts and it always gives me immense joy to be in this field and preserve our legendary crafts. I also work with designers who are constantly working on new designs to suit the customers' taste. Besides, our products go.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 2/5/2008.
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Ships from Thailand within 15 days
- Dry clean only
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Enchanted Evening'
Price: $132.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Enchanted Evening' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. The delicate elegance of zari embroidery conjures delightful images that make this wall hanging spectacular. Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan sew the wall hanging by hand featuring a cotton patchwork that is accented with beads and sequins. Please expect slight variations in size, color or motifs, since this is an entirely hand-crafted product. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Sunil Tambi and I was born and brought up in the beautiful and colorful town of Rajasthan - a place where color is synonymous to life. I was born on April 5th, 1966. My family has been in the textile business for the last few decades. I was helping my family until I became enthralled by the enormous creativity and prospects of handicrafts. This was about seven years ago. "I got into contact with expert artisans from around Jaipur and gradually started to focus on handicrafts from around the country. [+]Today, I work with artisans from Rajasthan and we produce items such as textile work, marble products, Christmas decorations, all kind of Gujarati items, etc. India has got so much to offer in the field of handicrafts and it always gives me immense joy to be in this field and preserve our legendary crafts. I also work with designers who are constantly working on new designs to suit the customers'.
Key features Novica
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- Handmade by Ni Luh Suryati
- All natural dyes
- Dry clean only
- Model: Cotton tie-dye wall hanging, 'Healing Cempaka Flower'
Price: $192.95
Review Cotton tie-dye wall hanging, 'Healing Cempaka Flower' / Novica:Working in the traditional double ikat technique, Ni Luh Suryati weaves an enchanting textile. Ikat means "to knot. " The warp threads are tie-dyed before weaving, using natural Indonesian dyes derived from plants. The process requires careful planning and expertise. A separate tie-dye process is carried out for each color that will appear in the finished cloth, and the sequence has to consider the effect of over-dyeing. The material is then woven on back strap or body tension looms to create masterpieces of color and texture. Traditionally used as a sarong, this exquisite wall hanging is named Cempaka Geringsing. Cempaka is name of a Balinese flower; geringsing literally means "against sickness. " These cloths are said to have magical, protective powers and are frequently part of the ritual costume of the village 100% cotton. Dry clean only NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Ships from Bali within 15 days
- Dry clean only
- Handmade by ORUPA Artisans
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 2/5/2008.
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Bright Happy Land'
Price: $54.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Bright Happy Land' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Birds soar in the blue sky above a happy kingdom. Working in patchwork, Artisans of Orupa depict the town of Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. Villagers gather in a festive celebration, each diminutive person embellished with embroidery. Artisan Info: Nabasis Das of ORUPA talks about the organization's aims and achievement. "Hello, my name is Nabasis Das and I am from Orissa. ORUPA the Orissa Rural and Urban Producer's Association was formed with the initiative of a group of like-minded people from different walks of life who felt the need to promote and help save the art and tradition of the state. It was formed in 1990. "ORUPA envisions the integrated development of the artisans of Orissa. Our mission is to create opportunities and avenues for the development of our crafts and craftspeople, providing design development, marketing support, managerial training, financial links, and other helpful programs for artisans. [+]"The primary mandate given by the artisans was to help them in developing a marketing network for their products at a fair price. The struggle for marketing brought about a series of secondary issues, which are design, quality and packaging. It is in this context that ORUPA took up two important tasks in the form of providing and strengthening the production base of.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Ni Luh Suryati
- Dry clean only
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Blue Cempaka Blossom'
Price: $89.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Blue Cempaka Blossom' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Serene in blue, this wall hanging is distinguished by a striking Indonesian pattern, the unrivaled artistry evident in the fine weave and understated detail. It depicts the Balinese cempaka blossom. Ni Luh Suryati uses the ikat technique in which the threads are dyed before they are woven. The process requires careful planning and expertise. Artisan Info: "My name is Ni Luh Suryati and I was born in Bali on April 4, 1980. I learned the intricate process of double ikat weaving and dyeing from Wayan Bawa, my own mother. In creating the double ikat cloth, I am inspired by Balinese tradition, especially Tenganan tradition. I use sunti, indigo, and chemicals for the coloring. " A slice of traditional Balinese life can be had in the original Balinese settlement of Tenganan. [+]In this stronghold of Balinese native traditions (aboriginal, pre-Hindu inhabitants), life is slower, more traditional. The locals are quieter, friendlier, more dignified, and the souvenir selling a lot softer. Today, only 180 families, about 400 people live in Tenganan. With very few young people marrying outside the village, zero population growth has nearly been achieved. The graceful Balinese carry a sense of their Hindu sacredness into every step of their daily life. Every endeavor is approached with reverence;.
Key features Novica
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Handmade by Alaya Cholprasertsuk
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Joyous Animals'
Price: $62.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Joyous Animals' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Tossing their manes and prancing, three white horses join a cheerful elephant. Alaya Cholprasertsuk captures their mutual joy in a fanciful batik wall hanging. Warm colors like love surround the animals. As each piece is individually dyed, colors may vary slightly, making each wall hanging a unique work of art. Artisan Info: "My name is Alaya Cholprasertsuk. I was born in Bangkok on December 7, 1967. My parents worked as professors for the university but are now retired. I was brought up with a loving younger brother. I was introduced to arts very early. [+]When I was a child, I had the chance to study drawing and painting under artists. At home I would constantly practice what they taught me. I also used to participate in Siang Dek (Children's Voice), a newspaper whose writers, artistic directors, and journalists are children. It is a free tabloid-size newspaper issued with the famed Ying Yook Mai (Modern Women) newspaper. I had such a good time there that I then set my mind on becoming a journalist. But after graduating from Kasetsart demonstration high school, I decided to study architecture and arts media at at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology. "After graduation I got a job as a designer for an advertising company. Two years later, I worked for another advertising company;.
Key features Novica
- Use mild detergent only
- Hand wash in warm water
- Handmade by Suneeporn Tanjaipetch
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Hand wash only
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Chaiyo Brown'
Price: $129.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Chaiyo Brown' / Novica:A trio of millenary motifs adorns the earthen brown background of this wall hanging, exquisitely bordered in a stylish black tone. The symmetrical figures alternate with alacrity, reflecting the soothing designs of Suneeporn Tanjaipetch. She crafts the pieces by hand from 100% Thai cotton, as the florid patterns represent the ancient artistry of the Yao people. Chaiyo means "bravo" in Thai. The ancestors of the Yao people lived in the Hunan Province of China some 2,000 years ago. Today, the Yao live in southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. In Thailand, there are approximately 55,000 Yao living in scattered villages, and an estimated 10,000 from Laos live in refugee camps along the border. They have such unique lifestyles that the various communities are quite different from one another. Nonetheless their villages are usually found on beautiful low hills and in mountainous valleys with dense forests. These areas are teeming with wild animals and are rich in natural resources, allowing them to develop a diversified economy. [+]The Yao people have a rich tradition of oral literature. For instance, when a group of people is working in the fields, several persons sing and beat drums to enliven their labors. Some of the songs tell love stories, others tell of Yao history, the legends about the creation of heaven and earth, etc. The singers also ask questions of each other or tell.
Key features Novica
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- All natural dyes
- Handmade by Ni Luh Suryati
- Dry clean only
- Model: Cotton tie-dye wall hanging, 'Traditional Motif'
Price: $192.95
Review Cotton tie-dye wall hanging, 'Traditional Motif' / Novica:Natural dyes form intricate motifs on an extraordinary wall hanging. Using an egg-shell yellow derived from the kemiri nut, blue from the indigofera plant and red from roots of the Morinda citrifolia tree, Ni Luh Suryati works in the in traditional double ikat technique. Ikat means "to knot. " The warp threads are tie-dyed before weaving. The process requires careful planning and expertise. A separate tie-dye process is carried out for each color that will appear in the finished cloth, and the sequence has to consider the effect of over-dyeing. The material is then woven on back strap or body tension looms to create masterpieces of color and texture. Traditionally used as sarongs, these cloths are said to have magical, protective powers and are frequently part of the ritual costume of the village 100% cotton. Dry clean only. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Handmade by Alaya Cholprasertsuk
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Bird Fancy'
Price: $89.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Bird Fancy' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. An exotic bird nests contentedly in a stylized setting suggesting plants and perhaps a rainy sky. Her elegant crest and long tail feathers distinguish her from smaller birds in this original and colorful wall hanging. Alaya Cholprasertsuk depicts the fanciful scene in batik. As each piece is individually dyed, colors may vary slightly, making each wall hanging a unique work of art. Artisan Info: "My name is Alaya Cholprasertsuk. I was born in Bangkok on December 7, 1967. My parents worked as professors for the university but are now retired. I was brought up with a loving younger brother. I was introduced to arts very early. [+]When I was a child, I had the chance to study drawing and painting under artists. At home I would constantly practice what they taught me. I also used to participate in Siang Dek (Children's Voice), a newspaper whose writers, artistic directors, and journalists are children. It is a free tabloid-size newspaper issued with the famed Ying Yook Mai (Modern Women) newspaper. I had such a good time there that I then set my mind on becoming a journalist. But after graduating from Kasetsart demonstration high school, I decided to study architecture and arts media at at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology. "After graduation I got a job as a designer for an advertising.
Key features Novica
- Motif(s) may vary slightly
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Handmade by Aphi Mina
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Model: Cotton table runner, 'Spinning Kaleidoscope'
Price: $107.06
Review Cotton table runner, 'Spinning Kaleidoscope' / Novica:Like a magical kaleidoscope, this table runner features colorful geometrical sequences of ancestral allure. The patterns are known as lumi and they evidence the distinctive artistry of the Akha hill tribe. Embroidered by hand over cotton cloth, the runner is embellished with four traditional coins on every corner. 100% cotton. Hailing from the majestic lands of Nepal, the Akha tribe has spread throughout the mountains of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Today, there are about 20,000 Akha natives living in the northern hills of Thailand. Akha villages are distinguished by beautifully carved gates protected by fierce guardian spirits. This is a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve its cultural values through their traditional skills and knowledge. In the Akha society women play an important role, and among these women is prominent artisan Aphi Mina, committed to spreading their colorful handmade items all over the world. Mina artistically varies the traditional lines with imagination, memories and her own taste, which makes each or her products unique and exclusive. [+]NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Ni Luh Suryati
- Dry clean only
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Blue Butterfly'
Price: $49.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Blue Butterfly' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Ni Luh Suryati evokes blue butterflies and green flowers in a handloomed cotton wall hanging. The fluid colors and stately motifs are achieved through the traditional ikat technique in which the threads are dyed before they are woven. Thus the pattern may vary slightly from that pictured. Artisan Info: "My name is Ni Luh Suryati and I was born in Bali on April 4, 1980. I learned the intricate process of double ikat weaving and dyeing from Wayan Bawa, my own mother. In creating the double ikat cloth, I am inspired by Balinese tradition, especially Tenganan tradition. I use sunti, indigo, and chemicals for the coloring. " A slice of traditional Balinese life can be had in the original Balinese settlement of Tenganan. In this stronghold of Balinese native traditions (aboriginal, pre-Hindu inhabitants), life is slower, more traditional. [+]The locals are quieter, friendlier, more dignified, and the souvenir selling a lot softer. Today, only 180 families, about 400 people live in Tenganan. With very few young people marrying outside the village, zero population growth has nearly been achieved. The graceful Balinese carry a sense of their Hindu sacredness into every step of their daily life. Every endeavor is approached with reverence; dancers, artists, and craftsmen create as if their.
Key features Novica
- Use mild detergent only
- Handmade by Suneeporn Tanjaipetch
- Hang dry
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Hand wash in warm water
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Hill Tribe Genius'
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Hill Tribe Genius' / Novica:Outlined in embroidery, flowers of midnight black extend delicate petals and tendrils. They bloom on a serene blue background in a wall hanging from Suneeporn Tanjaipetch. Its handsome appliqués represent traditional motifs from the Yao people, one of Thailand's hill tribes. Bordered in black, the elegant textile offers both traditional and contemporary style. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Display rod(s) included
- Handmade by Aphi Mina
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with STANDARD shipping if order received by 1/28/2008. Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 2/6/2008.
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Constellations'
Price: $87.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Constellations' / Novica:A fortunate constellation adorns this wall hanging, representative of Aphi Mina' art and her Akha ancestry. She sews the wall hanging by hand, carefully stitching cloth cutouts and embroidering a sequence of traditional patterns over a black cotton cloth. The colorful contrasts are mesmerizing and accented with coins and horsehair motifs. This piece hangs from a bamboo rod. 100% cotton. Mina artistically varies the traditional lines with imagination, memories and her own taste, which makes each or her products unique and exclusive. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Alaya Cholprasertsuk
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Cool Chick'
Price: $77.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Cool Chick' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Strutting along with regal elegance, a bird walks under a rain of delicate flowers. Its feathers are the color of gemstones, rendering the bird's image exotic and sophisticated. Alaya Cholprasertsuk creates this work of fantasy expertly using batik techniques on cotton. Artisan Info: "My name is Alaya Cholprasertsuk. I was born in Bangkok on December 7, 1967. My parents worked as professors for the university but are now retired. I was brought up with a loving younger brother. I was introduced to arts very early. When I was a child, I had the chance to study drawing and painting under artists. [+]At home I would constantly practice what they taught me. I also used to participate in Siang Dek (Children's Voice), a newspaper whose writers, artistic directors, and journalists are children. It is a free tabloid-size newspaper issued with the famed Ying Yook Mai (Modern Women) newspaper. I had such a good time there that I then set my mind on becoming a journalist. But after graduating from Kasetsart demonstration high school, I decided to study architecture and arts media at at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology. "After graduation I got a job as a designer for an advertising company. Two years later, I worked for another advertising company; I thought it would be more of an interesting.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Ni Luh Suryati
- Dry clean only
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Jade Temple'
Price: $49.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Jade Temple' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Capturing the mystery of nature in handloomed cotton, Ni Luh Suryati presents a beautiful wall hanging. She evokes a jade temple in an emerald forest. The fluid colors and stately motifs are achieved through the traditional ikat tie dye technique in which the threads are dyed before they are woven. Thus the pattern may vary slightly from that pictured. Artisan Info: "My name is Ni Luh Suryati and I was born in Bali on April 4, 1980. I learned the intricate process of double ikat weaving and dyeing from Wayan Bawa, my own mother. In creating the double ikat cloth, I am inspired by Balinese tradition, especially Tenganan tradition. I use sunti, indigo, and chemicals for the coloring. " A slice of traditional Balinese life can be had in the original Balinese settlement of Tenganan. [+]In this stronghold of Balinese native traditions (aboriginal, pre-Hindu inhabitants), life is slower, more traditional. The locals are quieter, friendlier, more dignified, and the souvenir selling a lot softer. Today, only 180 families, about 400 people live in Tenganan. With very few young people marrying outside the village, zero population growth has nearly been achieved. The graceful Balinese carry a sense of their Hindu sacredness into every step of their daily life. Every endeavor is approached.
Key features Novica
- Handmade by Meena
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Dry clean only
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 2/5/2008.
- Ships from Brazil within 15 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Daffodil Meadow'
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Daffodil Meadow' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Beautifully embroidered fields of color evoke a meadow filled with daffodils. Surrounded by lavish embroidery, the patchwork motifs are adorned with beadwork and sequins. Meena creates the cheerful Gujrati wall hanging by hand. Thus each is an individual work of art and may vary slightly in color and pattern from that shown. Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Meena and I was born in 1972 in a city of Punjab. I learned my art from my mother. "My husband and I have been involved in textiles for ten years now. We work with all kinds of Gujarati embroidery for home decor. My husband himself is an artist, so he helps me a great deal in designing. [+]We have other artisans who assist us, and we are currently developing new styles for the contemporary interior. "In the future, we would like to create an international niche for our designs. And I am sure Novica will help more people appreciate our products. ".
Key features Novica
- Ships from Thailand within 15 days
- Handmade by Meena
- Motif(s) may vary slightly
- Display rod not included
- Dry clean only
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Bold Fusion'
Price: $82.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Bold Fusion' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Bold colors fuse with extraordinary force mirroring Meena's artistic energy. The colorful patchwork is sewn by hand and accented with bright sequins and beads, as Meena creates a magnificent masterpiece. Please note this is a hand-sewn item, therefore colors and motifs may vary slightly. Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Meena and I was born in 1972 in a city of Punjab. I learned my art from my mother. "My husband and I have been involved in textiles for ten years now. We work with all kinds of Gujarati embroidery for home decor. My husband himself is an artist, so he helps me a great deal in designing. We have other artisans who assist us, and we are currently developing new styles for the contemporary interior. [+]"In the future, we would like to create an international niche for our designs. And I am sure Novica will help more people appreciate our products. ".
Key features Novica
- Motif(s) may vary slightly
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Handmade by Aphi Mina
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Model: Cotton table runner, 'Legacies'
Price: $118.95
Review Cotton table runner, 'Legacies' / Novica:A secret codex is about to be revealed through the colorful art of Aphi Mina. Transformed into lumi patterns, they tell of the Akha's fascinating textile legacy. Embroidered by hand over cotton cloth, the runner is embellished with four traditional coins on every corner. 100% cotton. Hailing from the majestic lands of Nepal, the Akha tribe has spread throughout the mountains of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Today, there are about 20,000 Akha natives living in the northern hills of Thailand. Akha villages are distinguished by beautifully carved gates protected by fierce guardian spirits. This is a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve its cultural values through their traditional skills and knowledge. In the Akha society women play an important role, and among these women is prominent artisan Aphi Mina, committed to spreading their colorful handmade items all over the world. Mina artistically varies the traditional lines with imagination, memories and her own taste, which makes each or her products unique and exclusive. [+]NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.
Key features Novica
- Color(s) may vary slightly
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 2/5/2008.
- Handmade by Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan
- Dry clean only
- Ships from Brazil within 15 days
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Fields at Sunset'
Price: $132.95
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Fields at Sunset' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. With this extraordinary wall hanging, Sunil Tambi conjures the radiance of hills and fields at sunset. Bathed in golden light, each applique segment is lavishly embroidered. Sequins and beadwork embellish the Rajasthani textile. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Sunil Tambi and I was born and brought up in the beautiful and colorful town of Rajasthan - a place where color is synonymous to life. I was born on April 5th, 1966. My family has been in the textile business for the last few decades. I was helping my family until I became enthralled by the enormous creativity and prospects of handicrafts. This was about seven years ago. "I got into contact with expert artisans from around Jaipur and gradually started to focus on handicrafts from around the country. [+]Today, I work with artisans from Rajasthan and we produce items such as textile work, marble products, Christmas decorations, all kind of Gujarati items, etc. India has got so much to offer in the field of handicrafts and it always gives me immense joy to be in this field and preserve our legendary crafts. I also work with designers who are constantly working on new designs to suit the customers' taste. Besides, our products go through a very stringent quality check. "Our work is appreciated in India as well as abroad, including.
Key features Novica
- Ships from Bali within 15 days
- Handmade by ORUPA Artisans
- Dry clean only
- Delivery by December 25th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 12/16/2007.
- Model: Cotton wall hanging, 'Happy Red Land'
Price: $69.99
Review Cotton wall hanging, 'Happy Red Land' / Novica:NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Birds soar in the blue sky above a happy kingdom. Working in patchwork, Artisans of Orupa depict the town of Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. Villagers gather in a festive celebration, each diminutive person embellished with embroidery. Artisan Info: Nabasis Das of ORUPA talks about the organization's aims and achievement. "Hello, my name is Nabasis Das and I am from Orissa. ORUPA the Orissa Rural and Urban Producer's Association was formed with the initiative of a group of like-minded people from different walks of life who felt the need to promote and help save the art and tradition of the state. It was formed in 1990. "ORUPA envisions the integrated development of the artisans of Orissa. Our mission is to create opportunities and avenues for the development of our crafts and craftspeople, providing design development, marketing support, managerial training, financial links, and other helpful programs for artisans. [+]"The primary mandate given by the artisans was to help them in developing a marketing network for their products at a fair price. The struggle for marketing brought about a series of secondary issues, which are design, quality and packaging. It is in this context that ORUPA took up two important tasks in the form of providing and strengthening the production base of.
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But what makes them special? ›20:40 17 Nov, Mon British experts nix 'opt-out' organ donation law: Britain should not change its organ-donation law to automatically designate every person a donor unless they or their survivors opt out, an expert panel recommended Monday. ›19:07 17 Nov, Mon Video: Holder likely choice for AG: Nov. 18: Reports say President-elect Barack Obama is likely to tap Washington, D.C. lawyer Eric Holder to be his attorney general. If confirmed, Holder will be the first African-American to hold that position. NBC's Pete Williams reports.(Nightly News) ›23:46 18 Nov, Tue Facebook application fee rankles developers: Facebook plans to start charging for verifying applications built for the social network an optional process that has upset some developers despite the company's assurances it will bring plenty of positive benefits. ›16:01 Got photos of polar bears in the wild?: If you have taken photos of polar bears in the wild, noting the date and location of the images, you can be part of the largest study to identify individual bears by their "whisker prints." ›22:27 17 Nov, Mon Your turn! Travel to the Ends of the Earth: Have Matt, Meredith, Ann and Al inspired you to embark on a globe-trotting adventure of your own? Here, Travel + Leisure magazine offers advice on the cheapest and best ways to get to Belize, Iceland, Australia and Mount Kilimanjaro. ›16:47 Newsweek: Should bailout be a reverse auction?: Newsweek: Should bailout be a reverse auction? ›15:15 What a tangled web space spiders weave: A pair of orb weaver spiders flying aboard the International Space Station have fought a battle with weightlessness and lost. ›21:27 18 Nov, Tue Cosmic Log: Bible gets a reality check: Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A prime-time TV show about biblical archaeology presents findings that will annoy believers as well as skeptics which suggests the show just might be on the right track. ›23:49 18 Nov, Tue FDA panel: Tell public about facial filler risks: Hundreds of thousands of baby boomer women who think they've found an antidote to aging in cosmetic facial fillers must be better informed of possible risks, advisers said. ›18:49 18 Nov, Tue New artificial ankles work more naturally: The nation is embarking on a new generation of artificial ankles designed to work more like a natural joint, a move specialists hope finally will offer less pain and more function. ›22:24 17 Nov, Mon Author being sued for libel by her mom: Millions will find themselves unemployed in 2009. If you have the sense that you might be among them, 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey shares ideas to help you take charge of your situation while you still have a job and a steady paycheck. ›12:47 18 Nov, Tue Top court backs Navy in dispute over sonars: The Supreme Court is lifting restrictions on the Navy's use of sonar in training exercises off the California coast, a defeat for environmental groups who say the sonar can harm whales. ›19:47 12 Nov, Wed Man wields bat to get cat from shelter: Dallas police are looking for an irate pet lover so intent on liberating his lost cat that he wielded a bat to fend off animal shelter employees. ›16:57 Experts: Lack of playtime is hurting children: Without ample opportunity for forms of play that foster innovation and creative thinking, Americas children will be at a disadvantage in the global economy, psychologist argues. ›20:13 18 Nov, Tue The New Yorker: The perils of efficiency: Four decades after the Green Revolution, and after waves of reforms intended to transform agriculture, were still having a hard time insuring that people simply get enough to eat. ›00:12 18 Nov, Tue Tainted meats point to superbug C. diff in food: A nasty intestinal germ found in hospitals is also showing up in grocery store meats, raising the possibility that C. diff is transmitted through food, research shows. ›13:22 18 Nov, Tue Diabetes could cost U.S. well over $218 billion: As diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the world's most common diseases, its financial cost is mounting, too, to well over $200 billion a year in the U.S. alone. ›13:52 18 Nov, Tue Hand model sues over snipped finger: A hand model, magician and actor blames a Martha Stewart-branded lounge chair for snipping off a bit of his livelihood. ›00:24 18 Nov, Tue Sacs released by tumors may help defeat cancer: Tiny sacs released from tumor cells and circulating in the blood carry genetic information about the tumor, offering a new way to track and treat the cancer, U.S. researchers said. ›22:35 17 Nov, Mon |
