Check Out the Undiscovered Artisan Box, the Quarterly Subscription Box You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Life

Okay, I admit it… I am a sucker for subscription boxes. I tend to gravitate toward the more practical boxes, with the rationalization that “I would be buying these things anyway”… so I’m all in on beauty products, hygiene products, clothing, etc. But I get indecision and overwhelm when it comes to boxes “just because”. There are SO MANY awesome boxes out there!

So when I stumbled upon this “Undiscovered” box, which promises the indulgence of a virtual trip to Peru, the land of the Incas… with the help of local indigenous tour guides!…. I was intrigued and totally in!

Los Angeles-based NOVICA.com, the world’s largest online impact marketplace which supports indigenous artisans worldwide, newly launched this first fully-customizable subscription called the “Undiscovered” which delivers handmade and fair-trade artisan treasures from around the globe including choose-your-own indigenous gifts, jewelry, accessories, and decor from a specific nation.

Whether you’d like to be transported to far off lands yourself, or even if you are looking for unique and exotic gifts for the loved ones in your life, NOVICA’s debut “Undiscovered” Box is a treasure trove of unique and truly thoughtful gifts. The new Winter Artisan Box which I received is available through February and delivers artisan treasures from Peru – the Land of the Incas, with the help of a local curator and Artisan Guide named Nilda Callanaupa who is an internally acclaimed weaver.

I’m telling you… you want to get in on this box. There are SO MANY one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items and luxurious Peruvian comforts that I am just FLOORED. The box arrived in a delightfully gift-wrapped package that got my entire family perked up to see what was inside. The box was thoughtfully and elegantly packed, and each individual item was divided up in such a way as to make each piece a surprise and a joy to discover.

My husband and kiddos gathered around the coffee table as I unpacked each item, and as one surprise would be gently unwrapped, we would read about the artist, learn about the culture and really savor the experience before moving on to the next item. It was a family experience that lasted just shy of an hour… just to unpack the box!

The “Undiscovered” Peru curation features over 20 local artisan options for your home, closet, and jewelry box. Some of the items I received in my box include: 

·         Hand Crafted Peruvian Wood Jewelry Box ‘Passion’ – Felicita Espinoza showcases her artistic passion for reverse-painted glass in this brilliantly patterned fiery red jewelry box. A self-taught painter, whose delicate brushwork displays the refined painterly techniques that characterize this centuries-old Peruvian art form, today supports her family through the sales of her highly collectible jewelry boxes and other decorative accessories.

·         Soft Teal 100% Baby Alpaca Shawl – This luxuriously soft deep teal shawl is knit from a baby alpaca wool blend by Peruvian artisans Raquel and Gregor. Once reserved for Inca royalty, baby alpaca ranks with cashmere as one of the world’s most coveted fibers for distinctive knitwear. Warm yet lightweight, baby alpaca refers to the finest fleece obtained from the season’s first shearing. (This one was my absolute FAVORITE! So. Very. Soft!!!!)

·         Hand Painted Red Ceramic Bull Sculpture Floral ‘Little Red Pucara Bull’ – A charming red bull tells the story of the torito de Pucará, a bull that was to be sacrificed by the people of Pucara in order to bring much-needed rain. However, the bull resisted, using its horn to pierce the side of a mountain, bringing a flood of water that pleased the people of Pucara. Maribel Posso Olivares draws inspiration from that myth, crafting this ceramic figurine in the characteristic style of Pupuja, painting the red bull by hand with metallic-colored accents and multicolored floral motifs. (I ended up letting my daughter Tessa take the red bull, which she now has displayed proudly in our homeschool room!)

·         Andean Floral Hand Tooled Leather Catchall – Peruvian craftsman Johnny Jimenez hand tools the floral star blossoms motif on leather, which he transforms into a catchall by tying the straps on the corners and finishes the centerpiece with walnut stain and matte finish lacquer.

The Undiscovered Box lets you travel to a new nation by experiencing its hidden gems and preserves disappearing arts in nations around the world by showcasing hidden craft skills passed down through generations, and unlike any other subscription box in the marketplace, each customer can select five of their most beloved products from a highly curated selection, including gender-neutral options.  Each seasonal box has a Value over $200 & Retail Price of only $59.99/quarterly.

I am SO IN LOVE with this subscription service that I am HOOKED! This will certainly be a box I look forward to, not just for myself, but as a source of gifts for friends and family. If you are interested in subscribing, CLICK HERE to get your Undiscovered box!