Novica Mens Scarf Review and $30.00 Gift Card Giveaway

I was recently able to review a really neat company called Novica. Novica is an online store that has items from around the world including Andes, Bali and Java, Brazil, Central America, India, Mexico, Thailand and West Africa. They carry items like pots, and vases, clothing for men and women including scarves, shirts, pants and accessories like wallets, ties etc.
I was given a $30.00 gift card and chose to review the Alpaca Blend Scarf Charcoal Gift of Warmth.
When I received the scarf I was surprised at how soft and warm it was. This scarf is an excellent way to stay warm and look fashionable while doing it. And to top it all it comes from Peru.
Alpaca is made with natural fibers 60% Acrylic and 40% Alpaca.
Here is what Novica says about this wonderful scarf. "Fashion and tradition combine in an exquisite scarf by Isidoro C'cahuantico. Crafted of an alpaca blend in charcoal gray, it adds elegance to the winter wardrobe. Lightweight alpaca is a luxurious fleece renowned for its warmth."
The Artist as told by Novica "Isidoro C'cahuantico Mendoza was born on April 4, 1954, in a village near Cuzco. During the 1970s, he was forced to migrate when terrorist activities swept his region. Accepting various jobs, he soon found himself working as a janitor in a textile factory.
"I was completely fascinated with the work they were doing!" Isidoro recalls. "I became enamored with the textile arts at first sight.
"At night, when everyone had gone home and I was left alone to sweep and clean, I began to look at the looms and machines and to experiment with them, just out of curiosity. Some days later, one of the weavers complained to the supervisor that his machine was never the way he'd left it the night before. The owner asked who kept adjusting the loom, and was surprised beyond belief to learn that the culprit was me!
"She asked me why I was using the loom, and I replied that I wanted to learn to weave. She said that if I really wanted to learn, I should learn to assemble one of the spare looms in the warehouse.
"That was one of the most important and memorable moments in my life! My curiosity led me into the world of textiles, looms, knits and weaves.
"That was the beginning of a vocation, a great gift that I have now also passed along to my children. My two older children work with me, weaving and knitting fine alpaca textiles, and my daughter does the best crochet work I have ever seen. I hope all of my four children eventually develop my same love and passion for weaving!
"I would like to assure Novica customers that every garment we create carries with it our creativity and hard work. Your appreciation for our work motivates us to continue perfecting our skills and our art!"

Novica also asked me to mention a new Home Party Division on their Novica Live page.
We’re excited to announce the launch of NOVICA Live, our new gifts and jewelry home party division. Over the years, our customers have told us that they would love to see our products live and in person. For this reason, we launched our new party plan division giving Consultants the opportunity to do just that -- showcase beautiful gifts and jewelry through home parties in an entertaining way, while supporting artisans worldwide. If you're interested in hosting a party, please visit our Home Party Opportunities page or if home based selling is of interest, then view our Home Party Consultant page. Thank you!

One of my readers will receive a $30.00 Gift Card to Novica.

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