Handicraft Related News
MORE HANDICRAFT MARKETING CENTRES TO BE OPENED ABROAD
KOTA BAHARU, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Handicraft DevelopmentCorporation will be opening more marketing centres abroad following high demandfor Malaysian handicraft. Its chairman Datuk Sohaimi Shahadan said the corporation was intensifyingresearch and development programmes to ensure handicraft produced locally forthe export market were of the finest quality.This would enable the local ...
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:56:23 -0800
Tribal craft treasure store
Her mother, Shailja Agrawal, said: "I am very happy that our city has finally got such an outlet. I liked all the handicraft products that are on display at Jharcraft. Needless to say, the store is a paradise for people like me."
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Jharcraft eyes taant sari production
He added that with all the new initiatives, Jharcraft wanted to generate employment opportunities to the weavers of the state. "We will diversify but make sure we do not lose the Jharkhand feel to our products," Kumar signed off.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Little piece of history to take home
He added: "A cafeteria at the museum is also much-needed. Visitors spend a lot of time in the museum, some even hangout in the park. At times, they get hungry but they do not have too many options besides an ill-maintained kiosk behind the museum. It sells only tea and snacks. The new caf� will hopefully offer a lot more on their menu."
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800
BLIND MAN RUNS ONE OF TOP 10 COOPERATIVES IN TERENGGANU
MARANG, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- In Taman Rahmat, Pulau Kerengga, here, people areamazed at blind Tahir Musa, 60, operating a brisk business at a sundry shopwhich offers some of the most competitive prices. The shop is a cooperative set up by a group of disabled persons. Tahir, who is the chairman of Koperasi Tongkat Putih Taman Rahmat MarangBerhad, has proven that the blind could be equally adept if ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:16:07 -0800
Fair treat of craft
Vankar Harji Aatubhai, who has come from Gujarat with handmade stoles and shawls, said: "The event has given us a platform to sell our products directly to the customers. We do not have to fall prey to middlemen."
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Art forms showcasewomen power
Ruchika Rai, another visitor said: "For me, the best part of the fair was the demonstration of making fabric from cotton yarn," said Ruchika.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Coconut d�cor to deck up home
She added: "Everything is so beautiful here!"
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Integration camp in Dhubri
Dutta also inaugurated an exhibition of handicraft put up by the self-help groups on the district library premises today.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0800
Bodo national meet begins today
"Bodo groups are scattered in different parts and are known by different names; they have lost touch with each other. Through such festivals, we hope to bring all the groups closer," he said.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800
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