Handicrafts World News

Resolution of Kashmir dispute: Javed Burki proposes trade arrangement under SAFTA
Daily Times, Pakistan
By Iftikhar Gilani

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of the 14th SAARC summit, a noted Pakistani economist has proposed a regional trade arrangement under SAFTA that might go on to “settle the Jammu and Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan”.

A paper authored by Shahid Javed Burki for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has estimated that a regional trade arrangement could lead to a 9.5 percent annual growth rate in both parts of Kashmir. (more…)

Iran tourism booth in Sweden welcomed
PRESS TV, Iran

Iran’s station at the 25th International Tourism Exhibition in Gothenburg Sweden was reportedly among the most visited booths at the event.

The booth highlighted vacation packages and services provided by Iranian travel agencies as well as traditional crafts from various Iranian handicraft galleries. The display also had model replicas of Iran’s most popular tourist attractions.

More than 2,000 tourism companies participated during the four-day exhibition which began a week ago and ended Sunday.

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Rwanda: Women Handicraft Centre Inaugurated
AllAfrica.com, Washington
Paul Ntambara
Rwamagana

State Minister for Industry and Investment Promotion, Vincent Karega on March 23, officiated at the inauguration of Rwamagana Women’s hand crafts centre situated in the town centre.

In his speech, Minister Karega called upon residents of Rwamagana District to seize the opportunity and produce quality products which have a ready market overseas. (more…)

Pakistan : Kashmiri women complete JADE’s handicraft training program
March 26, 2007
Fibre2fashion.com, India

Japan Agency for Development and Emergency (JADE), which participates in relief and reconstruction activities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is conducting a project to help earthquake victims become self-dependant.

One batch of Kashmiri women affected by earthquake has concluded training in handicrafts and embroidery at JADE’s Muzzafarabad center.

JADE sources informed that this batch has proved its embroidery skills in Kashmiri handicraft. (more…)

Tourism and handicraft fair in Yazd
PRESS TV, Iran

Iran’s central city of Yazd has opened its first tourism and handicraft exhibition as part of an ongoing effort to introduce Iranian culture to visitors.

A wide range of handicrafts will be on display, including a variety of hand-woven rugs, pottery and traditional clothes.

Yazd’s famous tourist attractions and ancient historical sites will also be highlighted in promotional posters and brochures, IRNA has reported. (more…)

To do: Learn more about seasonal handicraft
St. Cloud Times, MN

LITTLE FALLS — Palm Sunday will soon be here, and the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls have available to the public resources on “Palm Weaving,” authored by Sister Cecilia Schmitt.

“Palm Weaving The Story and the Art” is the first of its kind video on palm braiding, a unique collection of folk art by palm braiders and weavers from across the nation. (more…)

Handicraft Expo
Source: The Sangai Express
E-Pao.net, India

Imphal, March 21: Under the objective of enhancing product and expanding scope of handicraft produce of State artisans, a 10 day exhibition named ‘Gopinath handicraft Exhibition’ was inaugurated at GM Hall here today.The exhibition is being organised by State Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Imphal under the sponsorship of Ministry of Textiles (Govt of India). (more…)

India : Namma Angadi’s handicraft exhibition to open on March 23
March 20, 2007
Fibre2fashion.com, India

Namma Angadi, an exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, is organized by Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), will be held at the Nehru Memorial Hall in Manipal, Karnataka from March 23 to 25.

Namma Angadi is a collective marketing network for traditional artisans of Karnataka. Concerned for Working Children (CWC), an NGO supports rural craftsmen to improve and upgrade their skills, and produce innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly products. (more…)

Showcasing traditional manipuri handloom and handicraft products
Manipur Information Centre
KanglaOnline, India

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: `Whenever you visit Delhi, don`t forget to step in the Manipur Panthoibi Emporium at State Emporia Complex,Baba Kharak Singh Marg that is showcasing the ethnic handloom and handicraft products of Manipur and telling to the visitors what the beautiful Manipur is about.` This is what the Manipur Minister for Public Health Engineering, Tourism and Information Shri T. N. Haokip had appealed to the people of Manipur after he paid a visit to the emporium on June 12 last year. (more…)

Yemen : Handicraft - from hand to mouth
March 15, 2007
Fibre2fashion.com, India

Handicraft not only plays a great role in recognizing nation’s culture, development and progress but also in encouraging the artists.

Largely, developing countries depend on small enterprises especially handicrafts to overcome their economic crisis.

Yemen, in the Arab region has prominent handicraft industry. Expert and skillful craftsmenship are behind such beautiful masterpieces. (more…)