Monthly Archives: December 2011

Fibre2fashion.com, India A one day workshop called ‘Sui Dhaga’, or ‘Needle & Thread’ when translated in to English, was organised in the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. It was attended by designers, experts, artisans and craft lovers. The workshop was … Continue reading →

www.readingeagle.com By Michelle E. Arevalo Reading Eagle correspondent In 2005, Virginville resident Mary E. Oswald took a momentous trip to England

Channel News Asia, Singapore NEW DELHI : A slump in global demand has slashed the business of Indian handicraft makers by half.

Hindu, India Shimla (PTI): In a bid to promote its art and handicraft in the international market, Himanchal Pradesh Government will participate in two global trade fairs in the UK and Canada next year.

Jakarta Globe, Indonesia The government plans to host hundreds of promotional events and trade shows in 2009, which it has dubbed the “Year of Creative Industries” in response to complaints that it isn’t doing enough to stop foreign producers from … Continue reading →

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle By Andrea Waxman of The Chronicle staff Faythe Levine’s life is all about creativity. Though she doesn’t come off as a rebel, the 31-year-old Milwaukee artist, boutique/gallery owner and filmmaker has crafted her life according to her … Continue reading →

Balita.org, UK BONTOC, Mountain Province, Dec. 17 — Scores of visitors in this capital town have started to buy the unique handicraft and native products mostly under the program One Town, One Product (OTOP) for sale at the 20th Mountain … Continue reading →

CCTV, China Source: CCTV.com The third Guangdong Folk Craftworks Exhibition kicked off in Guangzhou’s Lingnan Exhibition Center on Saturday. It’s jointly sponsored by the province’s Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Chinese Culture Promotion Society, and the Folk Artists Association.

Home Textiles Today, NY San Francisco – Diversified home décor supplier Peking Handicraft, Inc. (PKHC) has unveiled a new licensed textile collection, Trina Turk Residential. The line features interpretations of designer Turk’s apparel prints, which the company said “are inspired by … Continue reading →

Business Mirror, Philippines – Written by Miguel R. Camus / Researcher The lack of sustainable raw materials is one of the biggest problems stifling the growth of the country’s forest-based furniture and handicrafts industries. Despite this, however, the sector can … Continue reading →