Monthly Archives: October 2008

Inquirer.net, Philippines By Chupsie Medina MANILA, Philippines — Though members of the Philippine Chamber of Handicraft Industries, Inc. no longer feel that they are the government’s “flavor of the month” especially in the allocation of resources and support, they are valiantly … Continue reading →

Times of India, India - JAIPUR: It all began way back when the erstwhile maharajas started selling off their extensive art collections in Rajasthan. During the colonial era, these objects were often considered mere curiosities.

BlackBook Magazine, NY By Alisa Gould-Simon Georgina Chapman — one-half of the design duo behind Marchesa, and the better half of producer Harvey Weinstein — is embarking on uncharted territory with her latest endeavor: jewelry. The British-born actress and former model … Continue reading →

Prescott Daily Courier, AZ By Bruce Colbert, Reporter CHINO VALLEY – Make no mistake – whittlers are not woodcarvers. Both use wood, but there the similarity ends.

Fibre2fashion.com, India The rupee 20 billion handicraft industry in Kashmir, India is expected to land a windfall, considering the keen interest shown by the nineteen member trade delegation from neighbouring Pakistan.

Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka ‘Hands Lanka” the first every international Handicrafts Exhibition went on for four days at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) and it was a tremendous success.

Bernama, Malaysia KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation has ambitious plans to increase skilled craftsmen in line with plans and programmes to develop and preserve the heritage craft industry, says newly-appointed chairman Datuk Seri Salleh Said … Continue reading →

CCTV, China Source: CCTV.com Chinese handicrafts are highlighted at an art exhibition at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing. Two thousand delicate art pieces lifelike in appearance or simply exquisite in quality inspire awe among spectators.

Guernsey Press and Star, UK By Thom Ogier GUERNSEY Woodcarvers will close unless it is bought. After 30 years of trading out of converted St Saviour’s barns in Les Issues, John and Janet Le Messurier are retiring from the wood-carving business … Continue reading →

Daily Monitor, Uganda Ismail Musa Ladu Kampala Business people dealing in handicrafts were the most organised and impressive exhibitors at the just concluded Uganda manufacturers association trade fair at Lugogo. Most of the handicrafts exhibitors were from neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania … Continue reading →