Monthly Archives: June 2007

Cyber crafters help one another make and market homemade items

Cyber crafters help one another make and market homemade items By Jolayne Houtz Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN The Seattle Times (MCT) Who knew there was a market for “iPoo”? Kimberly Smith of Kent, Wash., was looking for a creative … Continue reading

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Swazi handicraft shines in Finland

Swazi handicraft shines in Finland By Thabile Masuku The Swazi Observer, Swaziland SWAZIS in the handicraft sector will be glad to know that their products have found a market in Finland. During the World Village Festival held in the Finnish … Continue reading

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Vietnamese handicraft festival to honor local artisans

Vietnamese handicraft festival to honor local artisans Thanh Nien Daily, Vietnam Over 200 Vietnamese craftsmen from around the nation will gather to show off their artistry next weekend at the traditional handicraft festival in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. The … Continue reading

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Survey call for craft shops

Survey call for craft shops OUR CORRESPONDENT Calcutta Telegraph, India Jamshedpur, June 3: After setting a July 15 deadline for two proposed handicraft emporiums at Ranchi and New Delhi respectively, the state government has decided to conduct an extensive market … Continue reading

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Rwanda: Handicraft – Lifting Women From Poverty

Rwanda: Handicraft – Lifting Women From Poverty AllAfrica.com, Washington Florence Mutesi Kigali There are a number of beautiful art items Rwanda can make by using local materials and hands. They are promoted through associations and trainings. Women can use the … Continue reading

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