Monthly Archives: April 2011

Craft village tourism week to open Nhan Dan, Vietnam Nhan Dan- The Vietnam Craft Village Association is organising an event to honour craft villages and boost tourism from April 17 to May 4 at Hanoi Ancient Citadel, 12 Nguyen Tri … Continue reading →

Marking profits Times of India, India The protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) is considered one of the most contentious intellectual property right (IPR) issues today. It continues to generate controversy as IPRs have started playing a crucial role in the gamut … Continue reading →

Art of bamboo handicraft still booming in Kynrud Merinews, India  THIS IS a feature of a village in Megahalaya, where the rural people- who are mainly agriculturist- are making handicrafts out of bamboo and keeping this traditional art alive, despite availing … Continue reading →

Intricate works from Orissa Deccan Herald, India  Arts and Crafts Exposition (ACE) is holding an exhibition-cum-sale of handloom, handicraft and jewellery from Orissa… Orissa is a state where all forms of arts are given huge importance. Many of the art works … Continue reading →

Govt steps forward to assist ailing handicraft sector Fibre2fashion.com, India Tuesday, April 08, 2008 (Morocco) Handicraft sector can play a vital role in boosting the economy of any nation. To gain from current scenario, the Moroccan Government has decided to aid … Continue reading →

Fair ends with profit Calcutta Telegraph, India Jamshedpur, April 6: With the sunrays beating down at 3pm, doll makers from Rajasthan were busy making them on the last day of the fair, as they knew that customers would again make a … Continue reading →

‘Handicraft holds key to employment GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India Business Leaders of Kashmir: Meet Rouf Ahmad Punjabi Very few people know how to rise after a fall and he is one among a few who stand after a stumble. Betrayal by … Continue reading →

Marketing workshop on handicraft MorungExpress, India Our Correspondent | Kohima | April 3: A one day state level marketing workshop on Handicrafts of Nagaland held here today stressed on the need to create platform for exposure of the local artisans. Speaking … Continue reading →

Nogordola celebrates 2nd yr in innovative business Trading Markets (press release), CA  Dhaka, Apr 02, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) — — Nogordola, an innovative handicraft and handloom project of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, spread its wings with Wednesday?s inauguration … Continue reading →

Tanzania: U.S. Envoy Opens Women’s Handicraft Shop AllAfrica.com, Washington Arusha Times (Arusha) 30 March 2008 Posted to the web 31 March 2008 Thomas Ratsim Arusha Assistance given by donors to villages is meant to build the future of the community, United … Continue reading →