Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fibre2fashion.com, India The Ministry of Textiles under the Government of India has organized Special Handloom and Handicraft Expo in Dimapur, Nagaland.

Sify, India - Pranav Nambiar/ DNA MONEY Never mind soaring gold prices, there’s much shine still left in the jewellery market, especially when it comes to branded jewellery. This is what organised players firmly believe.

Calcutta Telegraph, India Jamshedpur, Sept. 7: City fashionistas who wish to go pandal-hopping in perfect Chanderi saris or those looking for mojari jootis to go with their kurtis and jeans can travel to New India Art and Craft Festival at G-Town … Continue reading →

Fibre2fashion.com, India Northern-Eastern Handicrafts in association with Handloom Development Corporation has organized a craft exhibition in Ludhiana. The expo which began on September 3 will continue to attract onlookers till September 15 at Punjab Agricultural University.

Fibre2fashion.com, India  According to Peruvian Export and Tourism Promotion Agency, from January to July 2008, Peru earned almost US $28.30 million through exports of various handicraft items. This showcases a rise of 8.5 percent when compared to same time of last … Continue reading →

Newsday, NY  NEW YORK – An exhibition of 240 colorful diamonds arranged in the shape of a dazzling butterfly opened Thursday at the American Museum of Natural History.

Grayslake Review, IL By MARCIA SAGENDORPH msagendorph@pioneerlocal.com Artisans from across the country are expected to attend Antioch’s Fall Arts and Crafts Faire this weekend.

by Don Asoka Wijewardena The Island (subscription), Sri Lanka The National Cratfs Council (NCC) in its Handicarfts Promotional Programme has selected 8 professional handicrafts artistes for an Indian tour in recognition of their services to the industry.

Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam By P. Marilyn A handicraft workshop organised by the Mukim and Village Consultative Council to further develop the handicraft industry in Brunei was launched yesterday at the multi-purpose hall of Kg Bukit.

The Bay City Times – MLive.com, MI Kathy Maciag said it’s hard to describe her love for metal. “I’ve always liked metals … I just like the feel of metals,” she said.