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.
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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 the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act takes effect. It requires that every toy intended for children under the age of 12 be tested for lead and phthalates.
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 has accumulated during the past year as a result of plunging sales.
Times of India, India
VARANASI: There is a strong need to preserve handicraft that has defined the rich cultural heritage of this old city for centuries: Said BB
Vahan, joint director, ministry of textiles, Government of India, while inaugurating a ‘Handicraft Marketing Workshop’ in Sarnath on Wednesday.
Inquirer.net, Philippines
By Karen Lapitan
Southern Luzon Bureau
Filed Under: Economy and Business and Finance
PAETE, Laguna—It was boredom that pushed a couple here to go into a business that they never thought would penetrate the international market.
Yemen Observer, Yemen
Life’s hardships can sometimes lead to creativity, especially if the person in question perseveres and triumphs over these difficulties. This is exactly what happened when two young Yemeni men, Abdullah al-Jabri and Saleem al-Dawsary became professionals with their unique handicraft.
The Manchester Times, NJ
By Jo Ann La Russo
Wildlife and water fowl in art forms of wood carvings, paintings, ceramics and jewelry were on display at the 25th Art and Decoy Festival sponsored by the Ocean County YMCA.
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Jason Silverman
www.wired.com
Like most Hollywood kid flicks, the big-screen adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline boasts a big star (the voice of Dakota Fanning), an armada of digital tools, and millions of dollars in advanced animation. But that’s not what makes this stop-motion, 3-D take on the dark novel so eye-popping (and possibly Oscar-worthy).
Greenwich Time, CT
Local artisans find the Internet is one of their best tools
By Christina Hennessy
Before she began making artwork and selling it online, Katie D’Angelo was a big fan of buying handmade goods and supporting the artists who made them.
Desert Valley Times, UT
BY JULIE WALTON
For St. George Neighborhoods
ST. GEORGE - Looking for a unique gift or interesting item for your home? The Crafters’ Emporium may be just the place at which to shop.