Monthly Archives: January 2009

Food festival fails to whet visitors’ appetite

Food festival fails to whet visitors’ appetite Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:43:9 IST Not too many takers at venue where even quite a participants did not show up.. The Mumbai Festival which started since about 10 days ago and which … Continue reading

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Himachal Pradesh gives geographical status to Kullu shawls, Kangra tea

Himachal Pradesh gives geographical status to Kullu shawls, Kangra tea New Kerala By Rajiv Kimta, Kullu (Himachal Pradesh): Realising the potential of its world class Kullu shawls and Kangra tea, the Department of Science and Technology of Himachal Pradesh has … Continue reading

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Craft wizards wait for tide to turn

Craft wizards wait for tide to turn Calcutta Telegraph, India ARTI SAHULIYAR Ranchi, Jan. 23: With as many as 40 National Awards and 40 National Certificates on offer in the field of handicrafts, it does come as a disappointment that, except … Continue reading

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His Majesty visits mukims in Belait District

His Majesty visits mukims in Belait District Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam By Lyna Mohammad Mukims Melilas, Sukang and Labi in the Belait District yesterday came under the scrutiny of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, the … Continue reading

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Handicraft industry Morocco participates in 'Global Village' festival in Dubai

Handicraft industry Morocco participates in ‘Global Village’ festival in Dubai Morocco Times The portal of the Moroccan stand, covering about 1,000 m², reflects Moroccan culture through the aesthetic of architecture and handcrafts. Morocco is exhibiting the Zellige mosaics, a means … Continue reading

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Cooperation :New head of MCC to visit Morocco

Cooperation :New head of MCC to visit Morocco Morocco Times Danilovitch will visit Marrakech where he will meet cooperatives led by women as well as an agricultural project site, the communiqué underlined. Morocco was selected in November 2004 among the … Continue reading

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SLHB to rejuvenate Katubedda carpentry workshop

SLHB to rejuvenate Katubedda carpentry workshop by Irangika Range Daily News The Sri Lanka Handicraft Board (SLHB) will set up new machinery investing Rs. 9 million to increase the manufacturing of furniture in its carpentry workshop, in Katubedda, Moratuwa. The … Continue reading

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Round 1 of Bo Jo Bo controversy goes to Saipan Handicraft

Round 1 of Bo Jo Bo controversy goes to Saipan Handicraft Saipan Tribune Tuesday, January 24, 2006 In the ongoing litigation relating to the Bo Jo Bo Wishing Doll, Saipan Handicraft won its first victory last Jan. 17 when Chief … Continue reading

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Artists, Onlookers Once Again Turn Out For Decoy Carving Show

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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The Handmade Tale: Coraline’s Inventive DIY Effects

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 … Continue reading

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