NOVICA is an organization with a mission to connect artists from around the world with people who want to buy their art.  When you browse the online store, you can read the stories of the people who made the items.  I bought a little wooden box from an artist in Thailand and it is beautifully made. It took about 2-1/2 weeks to arrive, but the shipping was free & I wasn't in a hurry. It came beautifully gift wrapped in hand made paper. — … read full review »