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 Pham Thanh Hoi saw abundance of water hyacinth in the region, he decided to start this workshop to provide employment for himself and others in the region. (more…)
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 associations in Yemen. Many Yemeni and foreign organizations, businesswomen, and children from theYERO participated in the exhibition.
Gillian Roberts, member of IWA, said it is the first time such an exhibition for handicrafts was arranged. The preparations for the exhibition took a month-and-a-half, for things such as inviting different organizations, embassies, schools and charitable foundations to participate in the show, Roberts added. (more…)
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 aims to provide an opportunity for women to further advance their social standing and introduce their skills to the community (more…)
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 handicraft-making, has begun to bear fruit.
The reason? These IKN graduates are in great demand by local handicraft producers who need the innovation and creativity of these skilled individuals.
Before being accepted into IKN, the applicants are required to undergo stringent screening. (more…)
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 agency reported quoting Pravda Vostoka that the Uzbek master will present her sewed suzane from rags, dastarkhans, pannos. The exhibition will include forty span-new works. (more…)
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 recommendations for the consideration of Ministry of Textiles and for onward submission to Ministry of Finance.
The suggestions given to Ministry of textiles and for the consideration of Ministry of Finance are as follows:-
1. Infrastructure status to India Expo Centre & Mart and covering project under the category of “Infrastructure Project†for the benefit under Section 80(IA). (more…)
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 that promise not to burn a hole in your pocket. Saras Mahotsav, an annual affair of the department of Rural Development to promote rural entrepreneurship, opened up at the Ambedkar Rally Maidan on Sunday.
The main idea of the mela is to promote the brand name ‘Saras’, which is a label given to all products manufactured under the rural entrepreneurship development project of the department. The scheme is mainly run by the Government of India through state departments. (more…)
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 handicraft products such as silverware, bronze ware, woodcraft, kris and hand woven goods.
The promotion will be held until Feb 28 at the Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre, Jalan Residency, BSB. — Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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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 hit the markets in May, said K.K Dutta, managing director of Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Corporation Limited (JSTHCL). (more…)
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 prospects for their handicraft.
The earthquake hit around one lakh artisans in the remote areas of the Kutch district, considered the abode of many a handicraft. The earthquake had taken hundreds of lives. A majority of them were skilled artisans who made a living out of their skills handed down to them for generations in this semi-desert area. (more…)