GlobeIn Artisan Subscription Box Review – August 2016
The GlobeIn Artisan Gift Box is a monthly subscription that sends you original crafts by global artisans. Each box contains handcrafted items from around the world and the stories of the artists who made the pieces. This month’s theme is Pamper!
This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Subscription Box: The GlobeIn Artisan Gift Box
The Cost: $40 a month
COUPON: Use coupon code WELCOME to save $10 off a 3-month subscription
Or Limited Time DEAL:
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The Products: Handcrafted items from around the world.
Ships to: US
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This box comes with an info booklet – the first page is a letter explaining the theme. Inside each maker and their products are detailed. There’s also details about the fair trade practices, community support initiatives, etc. – it is a feel-good read!
Palm Leaf Basket – Value $12
Each box comes with some of the contents packaged in a palm leaf basket – they’re great for storage!
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Shibori Scarf by Matr Boomie (India), Retail $25
This scarf is lightweight, 100% cotton, and I like the tiny tassel details! Here it is on:
Subscribers will receive one of two colors. If you haven’t signed up for GlobeIn yet, you can use the following deal to get a bonus scarf with your first box:
While supplies last, Use code MSAGREENSCARF or MSAGRAYSCARF to receive a FREE Shibori Scarf with your Artisan Box subscription. Retail value $25. Offer valid for new subscribers only with a purchase of a 3-month or longer subscription. While supplies last.
And here is the other scarf.
(GlobeIn sent this for demonstration purposes of the free gift – subscribers will only receive one of these scarves in their Pamper box.) 
I love both of these blue and green tones of these scarves. They are pretty much perfect for summer!
Hand-Dyed Jewelry Roll, Malaysia (Retail $30)
I absolutely love the muted colors of this fabric – they go so well with the faux leather details.
Inside, you have two straps for holding earrings and necklaces, plus a zipper compartment for smaller pieces like rings.
The Argan Project 100% Pure Argan Oil – Value $18
This argan oil is made with 100% Organic Argania spinosa Kernel Oil – nothing else! I get a lot of oils in subscription boxes, but I always find uses for them. One of my favorite new uses is putting some oil on a q-tip for removing any stray mascara/eyeliner after application.
Verdict: This box has a value of about $85. I think that’s a great value for a subscription box that focuses on fair trade and giving back. This month the pamper theme was a little less apparent to me than some other themes, but I really love all the items.
What do you think of the August 2016 GlobeIn Artisan box?
Written by Liz Cadman
I love this sub, period! My shibori scarf is gray (I could have sworn I chose green but no matter) and it’s soft, silky and beautiful. Almost too pretty to wear out! The jewelry pouch matches colorwise and as usual it’s a well constructed functional item.
I recently made a swap with a woman which included the bamboo cutting board from 2015? February PSMH box. I moved last year, put a lot of items into storage and couldn’t find the board/knife. So I asked my swap mate if she minded me substituting the serving board from the GlobeIn Picnic box (boy was i reluctant to let that item go, lol). I was trying to figure out the RV for the GlobeIn board and I realized that there are none up for swap! However, there are still many, many PSMH cutting boards availble. Granted, PS is a very large company and many if not all the items in the PSMH boxes are mass produced so there are many more subscribers to that box. I was surprised to see there are so few GlobeIn items up for swap! In my mind, availability is just as important as RV (if not more so)! Month after month i find myself steadily happy with GlobeIn and if I could only keep one subscription I think GlobeIn would be the one. The only downside is that I’m drowning in palm leaf baskets. Even after giving some away, and when the opportunity is offered I always ask for an item in lieu of the baskets, I still seem to have 14 baskets!
Can you still purchase this box? I really like August!
You can pick to get august once choices are up for September as they generally have the previous month to chose! 🙂
I still haven’t received the Aug box. I know there’s a holdup with the Argan oil but i feel like the box is usually out by now.
I read all the reviews on this site and this is the one box I always wish I got. I love the baskets and usually whatever is inside works for me as well. Someday, someday! Thanks for all the great reviews. I have found several boxes for me as well as gifts for family and friends. It is so fun to get a box of goodies in the mail.
Glad you like the reviews! This is one of my favorite boxes, too! 🙂
I love the scarves, though I never wear them in the summer.