Monthly Archives: February 2007

Vietnam : Handicraft workshop provides employment to locals February 27, 2007 Fibre2fashion.com, India Last year, an ex-military serviceman launched a handicraft workshop, which provided part-time jobs to peoples in costal area of Hau Loc in central Thanh Hoa Province. When … Continue reading →

Handicraft exhibition’s proceeds to help charities Fatima Al-Ajel Yemen Times, Yemen The International Women’s Association arranged the first exhibition for Yemeni and foreign handicrafts on Thursday at the Yemeni Education and Relief organization YERO, in an effort to help charitable … Continue reading →

Women’s handicraft exhibition in Iran PRESS TV, Iran A major cultural organization in Iran has planned an international exhibition to display handicrafts produced by Muslim women. The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (CHHTO) in Zanjan Province reports their event … Continue reading →

IKN Grads: Boon For Songket-Weaving Industry Bernama, Malaysia By Nurul Halawati Azhari SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 (Bernama) — The National Craft Institute’s (IKN) move to initiate the Handicraft Service Scheme, in an effort to produce diploma and certificate-level graduates in … Continue reading →

Uzbek handicraft master to present her works in Munich 20.02.2007 17:52:51 UzReport.com, Uzbekistan Gulasal Idieva a master of the national handicraft from Gijduvon town of Bukhara region, invited to visit Munich, the capital of land of Bavaria, Germany. Jahon news … Continue reading →

India : EPCH’s pre-budget suggestions & recommendations for handicraft February 20, 2007 Fibre2fashion.com, India The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH.), a body set up for the promotion of handicrafts by the Government of India, gave various pre-budget suggestions and … Continue reading →

Saras Mahotsav, a treat for handloom, handicraft lovers Express News Service Lucknow Newsline, India Lucknow, February 19: Lovers of handloom and handicrafts have yet another chance to decorate their homes with the best from all over the country, at prices … Continue reading →

10 Per Cent Off On Handicraft Products By Azaraimy Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam Bandar Seri Begawan – In conjunction with the country’s 23rd National Day, the Brunei Arts and Handicrafts Training Centre is offering a 10 per cent discount on … Continue reading →

Jharkhand to boost tussar silk with sari brands India eNews.com, India Jharkhand is planning to introduce two varieties of special silk saris in the market to promote large-scale production of tussar. The two varieties, Anjana and Swarnarekha, are likely to … Continue reading →

Kutch crafts are back in vogue Business Standard, India Gouri Satya / Mumbai/ Mysore February 14, 2007 After the devastating earthquake six years ago, the traditional artisans of the Kutch region of Gujarat are back in the fray with brighter … Continue reading →