Monthly Archives: January 2009

India Today, India Ramesh Vinayak In a reflection of the heightened security concerns after the Mumbai terror attacks, the upcoming world-famous Surajkund Handicrafts Fair at Faridabad will have an unprecedented security blanket for the visitors.

By Bruce Stewart Email blog.wired.com This $10,000 crayon set is for sale on ETSY to make a point. Small artisan toymakers and those who support their work are worried about their ability to stay in business after Feb. 10, when … Continue reading →

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow (VSCC) will close its Middlebury gallery this Saturday, Jan. 31, and then move to sell its 1 Mill St. building to retire the growing debt the nonprofit … Continue reading →

Himpi Usulkan Kredit Khusus bagi IKM dengan Bunga 8% Jakarta, (Analisa) Ketua Umum Himpunan Masyarakat Perajin Indonesia (Himpi), Siti Suprapti meminta Bank Indonesia (BI) melalui perbankan mengalokasikan kredit khusus bagi Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM) untuk meningkatkan modal kerja dengan bunga … Continue reading →

TDL Naik, Perajin Mebel Kolaps jawapos.com JAKARTA – Rencana pemerintah menaikkan tarif dasar listrik (TDL) dipastikan berdampak buruk terhadap industri kerajinan dan mebel di Indonesia. Kenaikan tarif listrik 30 persen saja akan meningkatkan biaya produksi hingga 20 persen, sementara harga … Continue reading →