Monthly Archives: January 2012

India Today, India Ramesh Vinayak In a reflection of the heightened security concerns after the Mumbai terror attacks, the upcoming world-famous Surajkund Handicrafts Fair at Faridabad will have an unprecedented security blanket for the visitors.

By Bruce Stewart Email blog.wired.com This $10,000 crayon set is for sale on ETSY to make a point. Small artisan toymakers and those who support their work are worried about their ability to stay in business after Feb. 10, when … Continue reading →

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow (VSCC) will close its Middlebury gallery this Saturday, Jan. 31, and then move to sell its 1 Mill St. building to retire the growing debt the nonprofit … Continue reading →

Times of India, India VARANASI: There is a strong need to preserve handicraft that has defined the rich cultural heritage of this old city for centuries: Said BB Vahan, joint director, ministry of textiles, Government of India, while inaugurating a … Continue reading →

Inquirer.net, Philippines By Karen Lapitan Southern Luzon Bureau Filed Under: Economy and Business and Finance PAETE, Laguna—It was boredom that pushed a couple here to go into a business that they never thought would penetrate the international market.

Yemen Observer, Yemen Life’s hardships can sometimes lead to creativity, especially if the person in question perseveres and triumphs over these difficulties. This is exactly what happened when two young Yemeni men, Abdullah al-Jabri and Saleem al-Dawsary became professionals with … Continue reading →

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.

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 →

Greenwich Time, CT Local artisans find the Internet is one of their best tools By Christina Hennessy Before she began making artwork and selling it online, Katie D’Angelo was a big fan of buying handmade goods and supporting the artists … Continue reading →

Desert Valley Times, UT BY JULIE WALTON For St. George Neighborhoods ST. GEORGE – Looking for a unique gift or interesting item for your home? The Crafters’ Emporium may be just the place at which to shop.