Iran to set up exhibits in 4 countries
PRESS TV, Iran
Iran has scheduled to hold permanent handicraft exhibitions in four countries in a bid to promote Iranian culture and tourism in the world.
Iran is planning to hold permanent handicraft exhibitions in Canada, Germany, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Iranian exhibitions will be showcasing the country’s artworks, books and traditional music in three continents (more…)
Handicraft corporation gives new look to its showrooms
GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India
Srinagar, Jan 28: Continuing with its programme of refurbishing the outlets of the Handicrafts Corporation, minister of state for corporations and chairman Handicrafts (S&E) Corporation Abdul Rashid Dar Monday inaugurated a renovated retail outlet of the Kashmir Government Arts Emporium at Lal Chowk here.
The swanky showroom, which is fully air-conditioned and computerized, is the first of its kind the corporation has set up in the Valley. (more…)
Malani, Chamber talk business
Fiji Times, Fiji
Monday, January 28, 2008
AS part of the northern development, former Minister for Women, Adi Laufitu Malani has started consultation with the Fiji American Chamber of Commerce over possibilities of exportation of handicraft work to the US from women in the north.
Adi Laufitu, who started the project to help better living standard of women in terms of small revenue generating businesses, said handicraft items to be exported would be made out of kuta, voivoi and wame. (more…)
Central Africa: International Handicraft Exhibition Experts Set Tone
AllAfrica.com, Washington
Lukong Pius Nyuylime
Experts from member countries of the Central African sub-region, participants at the upcoming International Handicraft Exhibition (SIARC), set the pace for the Ministers conference yesterday when they began meeting at the Yaoundé Hilton to discuss and formulate a proposed policy for the handicraft sector in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). (more…)
Handicrafts find more ways into Japanese hearts
Vietnam Economic Times, Vietnam
VNECONOMY updated: 23/01/2008
While one third of revenue from Viet Nam’s fine arts and handicraft exports are from markets in Japan, there is great potential to increase sales to Japan even further, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Le Danh Vinh.
Fine arts and handicrafts were one of the 10 leading potential export items for Viet Nam, with these exports heading to 136 countries and territories and a growth rate of over 20 per cent a year, said Vinh. (more…)
Cameroon: International Handicraft Exhibition - Assuring Hitch-free Show
AllAfrica.com, Washington
22 January 2008
Posted to the web 22 January 2008
Lukong Pius Nyuylime
The Exhibition ground to host the first ever International Handicraft Forum, (better known by its French abbreviation-SIARC), situated at the esplanade of the National Museum, was a point of attraction yesterday.
During a one-hour press conference during which the Minister of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicraft, Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa, briefed pressmen on the state of preparation. The SMEs boss, accompanied by his counterpart from the Central African Republic and other dignitaries, then moved straight to the field to assess the work going on, four days ahead of the event. (more…)
Handicraft artisans feel pinch of machine-made embroidery
GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India
RABIA NOOR
Srinagar, Jan 21: With machine-made embroidery replacing the handmade skill, Kashmiri handicraft artisans are witnessing decline of their trade. Where customers would once swarm, the Kashmiri embroidery shops are nowadays rarely being visited by them.
“We are in a slump. No doubt we make our too ends meet by our work, yet there are a lot of requirements that go unfulfilled because of the depression in our trade,†Malik Mushtaq, proprietor Malik Embroiders at Aabi Guzzar Bund here said, adding that the huge readymade materials that are funneling into the markets have gobbled down the market of Kashmiri handicraft. (more…)
Sales don’t rock, say Sunday vendors
Fiji Times, Fiji
UNAISI RATUBALAVU
Monday, January 21, 2008
VENDORS at yesterday’s ROC market in Suva said they found it hard making a sale.
Handicraft seller, Waisea Tubu said sales were not good.
“This year and last year, we hardly sell anything,” Mr Tubu said.
“When the ROC market started five years ago, we used to sell nearly everything that we bring,” he said. (more…)
Bringing Alive Traditional Japaness Art And Handicraft
By Debbie Too
Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan - Handicraft enthusiasts can now make a trip down to the Rizqun International Hotel to admire Japanese handicrafts being exhibited in the lobby of the hotel.
The Kuchina Handicraft and Art Exhibition showcase Kiriyo Kuchina’s art and handicraft pieces that includes items such as bags, purses and fabric. Born in Osaka, Japan in 1942, Kiriyo Kuchina is recognised in producing the original Kiriyo-Ori, and her works of arts are created based on a traditional Japanese weaving form called Saganishiki. (more…)
Johor Buzz: Handicraft heaven
New Straits Times, Malaysia
THERE’S money to be made in the handicraft business. This has been proven by a traditional handicraft and souvenir shop set up three years ago at the Festive Street Mall, Johor Baru, which has been enjoying brisk sales.
U-Craft is an ideal place for those looking for unusual items to decorate their home or handmade gifts. (more…)