Monthly Archives: April 2010

Govt to group schemes for handicraft, handloom sector Zee News, India New Delhi, April 29: The Central Government has said it plans to rationalize the number of schemes for the handloom and handicraft industries to focus more attention on these … Continue reading →

Export Council to reactivate craft centre Joy Online, Ghana The General Manager of the Ghana Export Promotion Council, Mr Lawrence Prempeh, has said the Council has plans to reactivate the Dabaa Beads Craft Centre in the Atwima-Nwabiagya District. These included … Continue reading →

Duplication ‘kills’ local handicraft market The Swazi Observer, Swaziland DUPLICATION of products, especially handicraft, has somewhat killed the business. It is important, therefore, that those in the handicraft sector, get to be ahead in understanding their competition and be at … Continue reading →

Lac craft dying a slow death Newindpress (subscription), India NABARANGPUR, April 22: The tribal-dominated backward district of Nabarangpur has gained international repute for its traditional lac handicraft. However, due to lack of patronage, it is feared that the art might … Continue reading →

Mangkang festival Source: The Sangai Express E-Pao.net, India Imphal, April 22: The fourth session and seventh general conference of the Mangkang (Women) festival was held today at Maram Khullen. Exhibition of indigenous handicraft and food items and presentation of traditional … Continue reading →

Re, credit cost cloud export goal Daily News & Analysis, India Ajoy K Das & Nivedita Mookerji KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday announced the abolition of service tax on all exports, extended duty sops to special economic zones and … Continue reading →

Innocent souls put to an ordeal they are not meant for GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India Child labour in Kashmir ACTS OF PROHIBITION AND REGULATION CAN ONLY WORK WHEN SITUATION ON THE GROUND IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD, In a state initiative in … Continue reading →

‘Handicrafts are a neglected lot’ Financial Express, India Despite an appreciation of the rupee, handicraft exports grew 16.11% during April-March 2007 to $3.8 billion. However, this is just 1.6% of the $235-billion world market. The sector, which provides direct employment … Continue reading →

Showcase of art and craft Malaysia Star, Malaysia By HELEN ONG SINCE it started in the middle of last year, the Little Penang Street Market in Upper Penang Road has grown. Mooted by heritage specialist Khoo Salma Nasution, the market … Continue reading →

Nepal’s handicraft exports decline by 5.4 pct PeaceJournalism.com, Nepal Nepal’s handicraft exports fell by 5.4 percent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, triggered by a sharp decline in exports of pashmina products, metal craft and handmade … Continue reading →