Monthly Archives: January 2006

NCC initiates national policy for handicrafts by Irangika Range Daily News The National Craft Council (NCC) will prepare a national formula and policy which would evaluate the standards and values of local art and crafts. This would be done at … Continue reading →

Star-studded line-up announced for Pasifika Fest Wednesday, 25 January 2006, Star-studded line-up announced for Pasifika Festival 2006 Auckland City is proud to announce a star-studded line-up for the 2006 Pasifika Festival that features a mix of hot headline acts and … Continue reading →

Coffee is Fair Trade By Bradley Wilson/Commentary Daily Targum The Fair Trade movement is embodied by the work of advocates and farmers to establish market access for farming and handicraft cooperatives throughout the world. This movement deserves the support of … Continue reading →

Food festival fails to whet visitors’ appetite Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:43:9 IST Not too many takers at venue where even quite a participants did not show up.. The Mumbai Festival which started since about 10 days ago and which … Continue reading →

Himachal Pradesh gives geographical status to Kullu shawls, Kangra tea New Kerala By Rajiv Kimta, Kullu (Himachal Pradesh): Realising the potential of its world class Kullu shawls and Kangra tea, the Department of Science and Technology of Himachal Pradesh has … Continue reading →

Craft wizards wait for tide to turn Calcutta Telegraph, India ARTI SAHULIYAR Ranchi, Jan. 23: With as many as 40 National Awards and 40 National Certificates on offer in the field of handicrafts, it does come as a disappointment that, except … Continue reading →

His Majesty visits mukims in Belait District Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam By Lyna Mohammad Mukims Melilas, Sukang and Labi in the Belait District yesterday came under the scrutiny of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, the … Continue reading →

Handicraft industry Morocco participates in ‘Global Village’ festival in Dubai Morocco Times The portal of the Moroccan stand, covering about 1,000 m², reflects Moroccan culture through the aesthetic of architecture and handcrafts. Morocco is exhibiting the Zellige mosaics, a means … Continue reading →

Cooperation :New head of MCC to visit Morocco Morocco Times Danilovitch will visit Marrakech where he will meet cooperatives led by women as well as an agricultural project site, the communiqué underlined. Morocco was selected in November 2004 among the … Continue reading →