Handicrafts World News

CharlotteObserver.com, NC
A day-after-Thanksgiving tradition at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will run through the weekend this year, due partly to the sour economy’s effect on spending by NASCAR fans.

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Staunton News Leader, VA
The public is invited to attend the Community Open House taking place this weekend Friday to Sunday.
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MarketWatch -
Jewelry Payless Silver Necklaces Great for Work or Play
ROSEMEAD, CA, Nov 04, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Jewelry Payless, the top online provider of sterling silver and Cubic Zirconia jewelry, today introduced a new line of sterling silver fashion necklaces. The new line features many different styles and designs, great for any occasion.

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Ghanaian Times, Ghana
By Our Reporter
Aburihene Nana Otubour Djan Kwasi II, has appealed to the government to set-up handicraft centres in the regions to boost the country’s economy.

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fibre2fashion.com
National Craft Council (NCC) in association with Sri Lanka Industrial Development Board, has organized Shilpa-2008, the handicraft exhibition, at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), will remain open for the visitors till tomorrow.
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Express Buzz, India
K Shiva Kumar
MYSORE: The handicraft industry of Mysore, famed for its rose inlay works, sandalwood craft and carving, has become the latest victim in the ongoing global financial crisis.

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Sunday Observer, Sri Lanka
The National Craft Council will hold the “Shilpa - 2008” handicrafts exhibition from November 23-26 at the BMICH. The exhibition will reflect the hereditary workmanship of handicraft artistes across the country and will be able to attract local and foreign buyers.
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Alibaba News Channel, NEW YORK
Editor: Zhou Luying
The 26th edition of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair, the biggest sourcing event in Asia for such products that has over the years attained a good rapport among buyers in the international market, opened its doors for the October edition at Expo Mart, Greater Noida, on a slow note as anticipated.

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Chennai Online, India
It is a visual treat at the handloom and handicrafts exhibition at CP Arts centre at Eldams road , Chennai. The handicrafts and handloom mela entices not only the heritage buffs but also window shoppers with its eye-catching articles from Burma ,Thailand, Bali and of course desi stuff.
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Financial Express, India
Arun S

Indian silver jewelry export sector, hit by rising input costs and a demand slowdown in its major export markets, is now facing another huge threat. The US, one of its major export destinations, may revoke the duty-free status for Indian silver jewelry imports.

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