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Novica is an eco-friendly home decor, jewelry and apparel platform which connects buyers with unique artists from all regions of the world. Novica items are original and exotic crafts made from natural products such as hemp, bamboo, wood, recycled content and reclaimed materials. Novica thus supports small artists around the globe, while promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
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Pandanus boxes, 'Hidden Treasures' (set of 3)
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The natural allure of these boxes is ideal for storing a variety of treasures. Liem Hauw prepares a set of three hand-woven boxes that combine the organic elegance of pandanus and pinewood.
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Coconut and cinnamon business card holders, 'Elegant' (pair)
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By Ketut Kartika these handcrafted boxes display the natural grain of coconut wood. Cinnamon stick curls adorn the original design perfect for holding business cards.
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Ate grass CD basket, 'Collector'
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Nengah Danantara designs a rectangular basket that exalts nature's beauty. Hand-woven from ate grass its tight mesh features diamond motifs. Recognized for its resistance to water heat and insects the fiber makes a durable and handsome holder for some 28 CDs.
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Iron and recycled glass letter holder, 'Blue Nature'
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Celebrating nature by recycling materials Dan Quaynor crafts a captivating letter holder. The ornate piece is forged from iron and decorated with luscious leaves which Quaynor makes by recycling glass.
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Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Green' (pair)
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Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant green hues on the covers which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.
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Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Plum' (pair)
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Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant plum hues on the covers which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.
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Blown glass wine goblets, 'Golden Twist' (pair)
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The Quirarte Family toasts modern elegance with the original design of these wine goblets. They recycle glass with hand-blown techniques masterfully transforming the stem into a golden tree trunk. An ample base steadies these magnificent glasses. Each piece is individually handmade thus size may vary slightly. Tiny bubbles bear witness to the authenticity of blown glass.
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Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Standard Motorbike'
by Novica
This motorcycle of classic inspiration is built by Armando Ramirez from an intriguing collection of recycled metal pieces some extracted from cars. The tires are bearings from a car's electrical system and the hubcaps are electric coils. The motorbike's fuel tank once used to be a rocker arm from a car's ignition. The engine is shaped from a cogwheel as well as a timing chain. The headlight is a cogwheel while the rear light was taken from a clutch pedal. Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Bamboo batik trays, 'Royal Ivy'
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Ivy grows amid intricate motifs in diagonal bands. By Indah and Indra these matching trays are permeated with Javanese tradition. The artisans work in bamboo expertly apply wax resist patterns with the batik method.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Piano Man'
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Leaning forward in concentration a musician plays a melody on the grand piano. The virtuoso is crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ramirez recycles them as rustic art. Please note it is the artist's intention no to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Blown glass figurines, 'Harvest' (set of 3)
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Ripe with glistening elegance a mandarin a tomato and a pumpkin become exquisite ornaments. The Quirarte Family masters hand-blown glass techniques to replicate their luscious beauty with orange undertones. Their stems are adorned with golden aluminum leaf caught within the recycled glass. Each piece is individually handmade thus size may vary slightly. Tiny bubbles bear witness to the authenticity of blown glass.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Rock Guitar'
by Novica
Awaiting the next set a rock musician's guitar takes a break. Armando Ramirez recycles an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts as rustic art. A bicycle chain outlines the body while a screw corrugated wire and metal bits left from a die cutter adorn it. A bearing screw and cog form the head. Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Gallant Knight'
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A gallant knight of recycled metal armor charges through time with lance and shield at hand. Peru's Miguel Mejia sculpts this masterpiece from motorcycle parts and scrap metal astutely transforming them into a vivid sculpture. I made the horse from several pipes which I joined to the legs with bolts; a motorbike chain became the neck and a rocker arm from a carburetor the head and jowls. I used a nut for the mouth the handle of a spoon for the horse's helmet five wires for the tail and metal sheets and bicycle chain for the cloak Mejia explains. For the knight's body I used a nail from a clutch as well as bolts and I made the head arms and legs from different nuts. The helmet is shaped from metal sheet the shoulders and wrists from spools. The removable lance comes from a long bolt and metal sheets and the shield features a chain. The stand which features my signature is made from motorcycle chains and metal sheet.
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Blown glass wine decanter, 'Golden Diana'
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Quirarte Family artisans evoke Diana the Huntress with a classic decanter shaped like a bull's eye. Recycling glass they fashion the piece entirely by hand. Applications of aluminum suggest antique gold. Each piece is individually handmade thus size may vary slightly. Tiny bubbles bear witness to the authenticity of blown glass.
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Mahogany and bamboo tray, 'Grand Minimalism'
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Liem Hauw explores the greatness of aesthetic minimalism with the design of this tray. Carved from mahogany the center is woven by hand of fine bamboo sheets in the classic gedek patterns that is used for the walls of houses.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Tambourine Musician'
by Novica
Tapping on his tambourine the sambista invites everyone to experience traditional Brazilian rhythms. He is sculpted with artistic expertise from recycled newspaper kraft paper and wire. Norita Castro completes her sculpture with ink and gilt to create the illusion of a bronze piece. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Cotton wall hanging, 'Pumpkin Palace'
by Novica
Rich shades of orange and pumpkin conjure an opulent palace in ancient India. Crafted in regal symmetry geometric shapes assemble in hand-stitched beauty. Glittering zardozi embroidery and sparkling sequins lend a feeling of opulence to a wall hanging by Arun Parmar. Because each wall hanging is crafted by hand each is an individual work of art and may vary slightly in color and pattern from that shown.
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Teak post box, 'Mail Trunk'
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Montira transforms teak wood into an original post box. Preserving the trunk's shape the side opens to allow removal. The front features the word Post carved from rain tree wood above the letter hole. The box hangs by a hook.
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Cotton wall hanging, 'Golden Paths'
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Golden paths travel across vibrant fields of red purple brown pink and deep lavender. They create a stunning patchwork composition for a wall hanging from Arun Parmar. Accentuated with shimmering sequins and glistening glass beads the wall hanging features a black cotton back and six loops for rod display (not included).
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Recycled paper mask, 'Inca Mother'
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Weary eyes look toward the past in a touching mask by Jaime Zapata Espinoza. He depicts an elderly Inca woman her visage smooth and other-worldly. Zapata crafts the mask from recycled paper adding details in jute. The headdress recalls the traditional textiles of Andean cultures.
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Aluminum sculpture, 'It's O.K'
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Signaling O.K. shiny hands become a sculpture of versatile artistry. I designed this as a desk top sculpture to place letters or documents between the hands and the rods Luitpol explains. O.K. means that everything is going fine doing well or perfect and it's a gesture that is commonly used in an office or workplace. The Peruvian artist shapes the expressive hands from aluminum and sets them on an emerald green base that makes a stunning contrast.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Capoeira Master'
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Extending a ponteira or high kick this capoeira master wards off his attackers. His strength and agility is masterfully captured by Norita Castro as she recycles wire newspaper and kraft paper to shape the master's body. The Brazilian artist uses paint and gilt to achieve the admirable illusion of metal textures. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Teak sculpture, 'Elephant Relaxes'
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Easing his heavy body to his knees an elephant relaxes. A keen observer of elephant behavior Pramode Boontieng carves the statuette with extraordinary realism. He sculpts the elegant figure from prized teakwood and achieves the dark color with an ebony seed dye. The tusks are fashioned of ivory darabela wood.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Viola Musician'
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Proudly presenting his musical repertoire a sambista plays traditional Brazilian melodies as he strums the cords of his viola. Norita Castro sculpts his handsome presence from recycled newspaper kraft paper and wire using color and graphite dust to create the illusion of a metal piece. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Recycled paper incense holder set, 'Cool Blue'
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Cool shades of blue cast a relaxing mood to accompany the fragrance of incense. Luiz Freire crafts the original set by hand with rolled-up pipettes of recycled paper and aluminum. Set includes a tray and incense holder.
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Recycled ContentBamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.
Recycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Reclaimed lumber is used wood that has been taken for re-use, often from long-standing idle buildings, and is sometimes refinished for new purposes. Most reclaimed lumber comes from timbers and decking rescued from old barns, factories and warehouses and some companies have been known to source wood from less traditional structures such as boxcars, coal mines, and wine barrels.
Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae. It is one of the cheapest natural fibers and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. Jute fiber is 100% biodegradable and recyclable and thus environmentally friendly.
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