GlobeIn is a monthly artisan subscription that sends you original home items created by global artisans. Each box contains handcrafted items from around the world and the stories of the artists who made each piece.
GlobeIn offers one new theme every month. They also have 3-5 best-selling theme boxes that they restock each month. Users have from the 1st to the 10th of the month to make their theme choice. If you don't choose by that date, GlobeIn will send you a random box based on what's in stock. They do guarantee that you won't receive a duplicate theme!
FYI: This month's "Savvy" theme is available to subscribers as a May option!
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
About this Fair Trade Subscription Box
The Subscription Box: GlobeIn
The Cost: $40 per month + free shipping for the first month ($10 shipping for future months). Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: Handcrafted items from global artisans curated around a monthly theme.
Ships to: The US (free shipping for the first month, $10 shipping for future months), Canada ($22), and internationally ($25).
GlobeIn April 2020 "Savvy" Box Review
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Each box from GlobeIn contains a booklet that talks more about the theme for the box and the items inside. This little booklet is almost as valuable to me as the items inside the box, because it gives background on each piece and often includes names and photos of the artisans behind them. I absolutely love knowing more about the products and the hands that crafted each item.
Time to check out our handmade goodies. Just a heads up, since there aren't prices listed in the booklet for the items, I'm going off the prices given in this GlobeIn spoilers post for items I couldn't find online.
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Moroccan Market Bag, Morocco - Listed Value $50.00
Measurements: 12.5" H x 11" D. 19.5" W (top), 10" W (bottom).
Materials: Palm Leaf
I kind of have a woven basket obsession, and for me, this falls under that category even though it is technically a bag. One of my recent projects was actually turning a massive seagrass basket into a pendant light for my bedroom. While this large bag would make a really incredible option for a beach or farmer's market (one can dream, right?) this one will be making a cameo as a beautiful vessel for one of my medium-sized fiddle leaf fig trees. The fig below is in a 1-gallon black nursery bucket, so you can see that this basket is really roomy!
I love looks like this. If you want to turn one of your fave baskets into a new home for a favorite plant, I recommend buying a cheap clear plastic pot saucer that fits inside so you can water your plants in the basket if you wish and they won't get wet and ruined. These are usually about a dollar and I have loads of them in different sizes so I can experiment.
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Johanna Keychain, Nepal - Listed Value $8.00
Measurements: 8 inches long
Materials: Felted balls and metal finishings.
This keychain is really quite cute! It would be adorable attached to a purse for some fun and lighthearted vibes. I love the texture of the felted wool and the pastel color palette is a win for me.
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Copper Water Bottle, India - Listed Value $30.00
Measurements: 9" H x 3" W.
Materials: Copper
Anyone else out there love drinking cold water out of a metal cup or bottle? Is it just me? Probably. This copper water bottle is very pretty, and totally unique among my collection of BPA-free plastic options. The screw-on cap has a leak-proof gasket so your beverage of choice stays inside after you toss this in your purse or bag.
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Sophie Viscose Scarf, India - Listed Value - $25.00
Measurements: 70" H x 28"W.
Materials: 100% viscose
Finally, our last item is a colorful floral scarf. If you read my reviews at all, you know I love florals! This is covered in a beautifully done abstract style with bright colors on a navy background. It is also the type of scarf that is light enough to be great for springtime, but large enough to still provide some warmth.
The Verdict: GlobeIn had 4 really great items this month. My fave? Obviously, my new woven shopper that is moonlighting as a plant pot. Very into it! I also thought the keychain was cute, the water bottle was unique and well designed, and the scarf is right along my sort of pattern. I really enjoyed this box.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, this box is available in May as well!
You need to choose your theme by the 10th of each month or they will select one for you. From GlobeIn:
We'll always try our best to send you the new theme, but it's not a guarantee. To ensure that you know what you will receive, you can choose your own theme from the 1st-10th of the month.
To be eligible for the current month's shipment, please subscribe by the 15th of the month. Premium Boxes typically start shipping around the 18th-21st of every month (the exact day boxes go out varies since our boxes are shipped in batches).
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Example: If you subscribe on November 14th, your first box will be the November Premium Box. Please note that if you subscribe from the 11th-15th, you will automatically receive a Surprise Theme for that month's Premium Box. Add-ons are not available during this time, but you'll be able to choose add-ons from the 1st-10th for your next box.
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Example: If you subscribe on November 16th, your first box will be the December Premium Box. Please note that you can choose your theme and add-ons between 1st-10th of the upcoming month.
Value Breakdown: At $50.00 for this box ($40.00 + $10.00 shipping), each of the 4 items has an average cost of $12.50.
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