Monthly Archives: April 2006

Online shop opens cyber-market for disabled handicraft makers Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam Huong recalled that as a student, she initiated the establishment of an online shop to sell products made by the disabled. She received support from Thanh, founder of … Continue reading →

Raising value for export commodities Vietnam Economic Times, Vietnam Japan is a large export market for handicrafts products of Vietnam. However, Vietnam’s handicraft export value to this market has not matched the country’s potentials. That is partly caused by product … Continue reading →

India : Madhya Pradesh ‘Metro Mela’ kicks off in Goa April 17, 2006/Fibre2fashion.com, India Madhya Pradesh (MP) Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation Ltd has organized a ‘Metro Mela’ at Darya Sangam, Kala Academy in Goa that started on Saturday and … Continue reading →

Design interiors and exteriors NT Bureau Chennai, Apr 12: Looking out for inspirational interior and exterior designs and exclusive handicraft for your office and residence? ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibition Private Ltd is organising a four-day fair on interior and … Continue reading →

Karzai opens maiden Afghanistan’s handicraft expo Pajhwok Afghan News, Afghanistan New Delhi, Apr 11 (Pajhwok Afghan News): Afghan President Hamid Karzai Tuesday inaugurated the first ever Afghanistan’s handicraft exhibition in New Delhi, capital of India. Afghan information, culture and tourism … Continue reading →

Rare Indian products on sale at Indian Shopping Festival By Rita Zahara/Shan, Channel NewsAsia More than 80 exhibitors and 15 cultural organisations have come together to present some of India’s finest. Rare Indian textiles, jewellery, furniture and handicraft from ten … Continue reading →

An array of handicraft items on show at Poompuhar Hindu, India CHENNAI: Poompuhar’s Tamil New Year special sale has a wide range of handicrafts to suit every art lover’s purse. From exquisite bronze figures that cost several lakhsto woodwork keychains … Continue reading →

Human skulls used for art Independent Online Beijing – Chinese police have concluded 121 skulls found in a ravine with their tops missing were byproducts of a local handicraft industry using human bone as a vital ingredient, state media reported … Continue reading →

India : Handicraft organizations recognized globally April 11, 2006/Fibre2fashion.com, India Women Income Generation Project set up by Ms Dipali Pramanik in Kolkota has 60 members who have mastered the skill of tailoring and embroidery. Overseas consumers who desire Indian handicrafts … Continue reading →

State craftsmen need to diversify, says Governor KanglaOnline, India The Imphal Free Press IMPHAL, Apr 8: A 10 day long crafts exhibition cum sale titled `Eco Crafts Bazar` kicked off today at Mapal Kangjeibung with the Governor SS Sidhu inaugurating it. … Continue reading →