Monthly Archives: July 2008

Merinews, India The Meghalaya government with the national bamboo mission has decided to link tourism and handicraft for the economic upliftment of the state, for which a two-day cane and bamboo workshop was conducted in Shillong..

ABS CBN News, Philippines Y XENIA RIBAYA ABS-CBN Baguio LAMUT, Ifugao – More than 300 native wood carvers foresee the possible extinction of their traditional wood carving industry if prices of oil and basic commodities remain high.

indiainteracts.com, India Although you may have a favorite designer, there”s really no need to stick with just one. In fact, there”s no need for the pieces to actually be designer. There are plenty of wonderful pieces on the market that … Continue reading →

Daily Star – Lebanon, Lebanon By Zeynep Goksel Special to The Daily Star EIRUT: Dozens of booths selling handicrafts ranging from paintings and furniture to cushions and fashion accessories make up a four-day exhibition from July 2 to July 6 … Continue reading →

www.jawapos.com SURABAYA – Indonesia kaya ragam kerajinan. Sayang, hingga kini kontribusi kerajinan atas ekspor nonmigas masih sangat rendah. Padahal, produk itu berpotensi menjadi andalan untuk bersaing di pasar global.

GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India GK NEWS NETWORK Srinagar: There is some good news for the handicraft artisans and dealers in Kashmir. The government has brought the handicraft and handloom sector under the package of incentives as applicable to industrial sector.

Los Angeles Times, CA By Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic FORGET the rooftop of the Cartier mansion in New York. When Cartier brought its “Love” party to the West Coast, it was at a Wallace Neff mansion once occupied by … Continue reading →

The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka by Don Asoka Wijewardena The National Design Centre (NDC) under the guidance of the Ministry of Rural Industries and Self-employment Development will develop 29 villages promoting handicrafts. Rs.80 million has been allocated by the Ministry … Continue reading →

Brazosport Facts (subscription), TX By John Lowman The Facts Randy Martin’s lawn mower can fly. The 4-foot-by-40-inch green John Deere scale model is aerodynamically similar to a stealth fighter, the Manvel resident said at the Brazoria County Modelers Association Fly-in … Continue reading →

Fibre2fashion.com, India The first Athens art and culture festival began on a triumph note on June 26. This event has brought almost eleven countries together that are actively showcasing their handicraft products to art lovers. The purpose of organizing this … Continue reading →