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Barack Obama Doll

Posted on 24 June 2008

The German toy manufacturer offers the Barack Obama doll, 36 cm in height, to customers. According to Marcel Offermann, the doll of the presidential candidate, presenting the Democratic Party wears a black suit, watery blue necktie and leather shoes, and looks like the candidate did at many campaign speeches. The badge with the American flag is on the jacket’s lapel.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama doll by “Puppenklinik” (doll clinic), belonging to Offermann, is on sale; the edition is limited on 999 dolls. The dolls can be purchased via the Internet for 139 euros ($ 219). Dolls came into the market on Monday; 45 orders have already placed.

“Puppenklinik” produced the dolls of famous people in the past, including the late Princess of Wales, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel and Pope Benedict XVI. This company is located in Neisse, Germany.

Ax-Art exhibition — modern and handmade Moldovan art

Posted on 15 April 2008

Ax-Art exhibition is a unique cultural event that lights up the every-day life of Moldova. More than 90 artists present traditional and modern styles of art, handmade Moldovan articles, photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures etc.

Ax – Art Exhibition

Posted on 14 April 2008

In June the exhibition dedicated to handmade items and works of handcrafted Art will be held in Chisinau, Moldova. The exhibition AX - ART is the only one of this kind in the Republic of Moldova. Being a specialized exhibition, it contributes to a favorable climate for art and creativity in the country.

Vietnamese handicraft products became well known in the world market

Posted on 11 April 2008

Fine art handicraft products made Vietnam well know by all world markets. The European Union represents the biggest market for Vietnam handicraft products.

Indonesia exports in handicrafts have earned the UNESCO attention

Posted on 03 April 2008

After a full investigation, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognized that Handicrafts centers can empower Communities in Tourism Villages from Indonesia. The UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handcrafted Products provides worldwide copyright for recognized products so that producers were encouraged to further enhance product design and its marketing.

Handicraft sector need for government support

Posted on 28 March 2008

India is one of the important suppliers of handicrafts to the world market. The Indian handicrafts industry is highly labor intensive cottage based industry and decentralized, being spread all over the country in rural and urban areas. Handicrafts Industry has been globally considered, as the rich heritage of India. This is why Indian Handicraft is in huge demand all over the world due to its unique appeal and craftsmanship. Originally handicrafts sector started as a part-time activity in the rural areas.

Handicraft exhibition in Chennai

Posted on 24 March 2008

Chennai has presented an exposition where native utility items, handicrafts, handlooms and decorative pieces produced by local creators were displayed. Every piece of handwork was manufactured exclusively by hand presenting the tradition and crafts of national culture.

"Great Handicrafts war" menaces pashmina trade

Posted on 20 March 2008

The "Great Handicrafts war" began between India and Pakistan. Pashmina wool unleashes this war. Each of these states declared that pashmina wool represent a major industry in their region. And that’s why India and Pakistan are fighting over who can have the name "Kashmir pashmina". While immersed in the intricacies of his craft, Malla is becoming increasingly aware that it is at the center of a cross-border controversy being fought out far from his workplace.

Cultural festival helps keep the craft traditions alive among young generation

Posted on 18 March 2008

The Nasarawa state ministry of culture and tourism and the ministry of education have made a plan in order to introduce crafts and handmade wares in primary and secondary schools. Their goals are to maintain the craft tradition among children and to give it a respectability that has long been denied by people. Also handicrafts play a big role in increasing country culture and trade.

Old swaps new: Grannies direct online shopping trends

Posted on 13 March 2008

Craving for handicrafts incites diffusion of Internet-based stores for handmade goods.

They are Swiss grannies with knitting needles at the ready.

They or the other representatives of their 15-member Netgranny collective knit socks in the clients’ preferred colors or a "surprise" design. The popularity of Netgranny is only a part of a growing tendency of Internet-based shops that sell handmade items.