Monthly Archives: June 2008

Boljoon excavation shows gold jewelry, China trade

Inquirer.net, Philippines By Bernadette Parco Cebu Daily News First Posted 09:25:00 06/08/2008 No crystal skulls, no alien corpses were found. But the archaeological excavations in Boljoon town, south of Cebu, offer just as interesting—and more realistic—finds on Cebuano culture and … Continue reading

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Afghan kite-maker perfects his craft in Hollywood

Boston Globe, United States By Joe Mozingo Los Angeles Times / May 18, 2008 LOS ANGELES – There is just a breath of wind in North Hollywood. Basir Beria steps out of his shop on Lankershim Boulevard with a red … Continue reading

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Lather up with handmade soap

Malaysia Star, Malaysia By ANURADHA RAGHU WONG Hui Chin was a victim of sensitive skin before she finally came up with a solution that not only saved her skin, but is environment-friendly, too.

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Attractive handicraft on display

Deccan Herald, India The sarees on sale at Kolkata Handicraft Fair 2008 being held at the Bengalee Association will give designer sarees a run for their money.

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Handicraft Building remodel hoped to spur further district upgrades

MLive.com, MI by Dan Meisler | Ann Arbor Business Review The planned remodeling of the Handicraft Building at 339 E. Liberty St. in downtown Ann Arbor is raising hopes that the street connecting the Main Street business district to the … Continue reading

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Wood-Carving Festival, the only Cuban event in which creators are summoned to carve wooden pieces live

Cuba Headlines, Cuba “Enamorados”, a wooden sculpture by amateur artist José Alberto Martínez González, was awarded with the First Prize during the Fifth Festival de la Carcoma, the only Cuban event in which creators are summoned to carve wooden pieces … Continue reading

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Now, India, Pak fight over Kashmiri handicraft

Daily News & Analysis, India SRINAGAR: Forget Kashmir, India and Pakistan are now fighting over the famed handicraft of the Valley.

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Summer Lovin’ Handmade Market

Halifax Crafters Craft Fair The Coast.ca, Canada June 01, 2008 It’s a proven fact that crafting reduces stress – don’t believe it? Ask the Halifax Crafters. With the success of the tail end of April’s Halifax Crafters Craft Fair,

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Congo: World Bank to support Congo’s SMEs, handicraft sector

Afrique en ligne, France The World Bank Office in Congo is to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and handicraft sector in the country.

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