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Africa Days in Vienna
WCC chose Vienna, one of the cultural centres of Europe, to launch an exhibition of African crafts in conjunction with the “Africa Tage Wien.” This is a popular social and cultural event, that took place from 24th July to 2nd August 2009,
Leading crafts persons, representing many national/regional clusters in Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania , Benin and Kenya, took part in the exhibition. The crafts were made from natural materials using simple indigenous tools. More importantly, these craft products, which included baskets, jewellery, wood carving and metal work, were made from sustainable, renewable and recycled material.
The unique feature of the WCC stall was that it presented the attendees with an array of high quality African craft where the individual artisans were highlighted. This was very much appreciated by the attendees. The participants, in turn, were happy that their products were well received. They also had an opportunity to exchange ideas and get inputs in design and craft processes from the attendees and fellow crafts people
This exhibition not only accomplished Mrs. Usha Krishna’s vision for revitalizing African crafts sector by showcasing their products in Europe, it is also is promising to bring in new African countries into WCC.
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Santa Fe International
Folk Art Market
Museum Hill, Santa Fe, USA
11-12 July 2009
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Visit to UNESCO
Paris, France
1st June 2009
 Ateliers d’Art de France, Gallery and shop.
Associate Member WCC Europe
WCC President, Mrs.Usha Krishna, WCC Secretary General, Mrs. Sangeet Chopra and Mrs.Sudha Ravi, Membership Development, WCC with Ms.Sandra Theule
 Visit to UNESCO, headquarters in Paris.
With Mr.Georges Poussin, Chief, Section of Creative Industries for Development and Ms.Denise Bax, Programme Specialist
 WCC Team visits Ms.Bhaswati Mukherjee, Ambassador/ Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO in Paris.
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WCC Board Meeting, June 3rd, 2009 in Karlsruhe, Germany
Seated: Ms. Surapee Rojanavongse, President WCC APR, Mrs.Usha Krishna, President WCC, Mrs.Sangeet Chopra, Secretary General WCC Standing: Ms.Anne Leclercq, VP, WCC Europe, Mr.Bernd Roeter, President WCC Europe. Ms.Mercy Correa Pinero, President, WCC Latin America.
Seated: Ms. Surapee Rojanavongse, President WCC APR, Mrs.Usha Krishna, President WCC,
Ms.Mercy Correa Pinero, President, WCC Latin America Standing: Mr.Bernd Roeter, President WCC Europe, Ms.Anne Leclercq, VP, WCC Europe, Mr.Evaristo Jose Madime, Representative WCC Africa.
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EUNIQUE, KARLSRUHE, GERMANY
The 3rd Matchmaking Event of the Craftsmatch Project (Asia-Europe), Karlruhe Germany, June 5 and 6, 2009.
http://www.eu-nique.de/
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The 3rd Matchmaking Event of the Craftsmatch Project (Asia-Europe), Karlruhe Germany, June 5 and 6, 2009.
Board members participate at the Craftsmatch Project.
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WCC SCHOOL CRAFT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Padma Sheshadri Bala Bhavan,
6-8, April 2009
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SELVEDGED VOICES
An Exhibition of Women's narrative textiles from Chile and India
20 to 22 March 2009
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PRESIDENT OF CHILE VISITS CHENNAI
20 March, 2009
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| President of WCC Usha Krishna with H.E.Dr.Michelle Bachelet Jeria, President Republic of Chile |
Secretary General of WCC Sangeet Chopra
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Ms.Sunita Shahaney, Honorary Consul Of Chile in Chennai with the President of Chile
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FIART – 13th International Arts and Crafts Exhibition 2009
Havana, Cuba
Dec 10-20th, 2009
FIART takes place every December in Havana. It has been recognized as one of the most important spaces to promote handicrafts, and exhibit the material and non-material heritage, national identity, and cultural diversity of participating nations.
The event was spectacular on several fronts. Highlights were the fashion shows, the opening of the exhibit “Más allá de los límites” (Beyond Limits) by sculptor Raul Valladares, the Biannual Exhibit of Papier-mâché, and the Hall of Awarded Carved Sculpture by the Cuban Association of Artisans.
President of the WCC Latin American region, Mrs. Mercy Correa Pinero, invited Mrs. Usha Krishna, President of World Crafts Council, to visit Cuba during the Latin American Assembly and the FIART exhibition in Havana. The third board meeting of the World Crafts Council was also organized to coincide with the WCC LA assembly and the FIART exhibition.
The Cuban Cultural Ministry invited Indian Artisans to take part in the FIART exhibition. This was made possible by the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Department of Handicrafts, Government of India. It was especially fruitful for the group of five Indian craftspeople, who were selected by the Crafts Council of India, to cover various crafts across India. They interacted with other participants, openly exchanged techniques and designs, and relished the opportunity to understand the international market.
This year’s exhibition included artisans and crafts workers from 18 countries. Argentina, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and Peru participated while India, Namibia, South Africa, and Iran attended FIART for the first time.
There were 260 stalls, showcasing crafts from most of the Latin American countries. UNESCO award pieces were exhibited, including silver jewellery, wooden sculptures, papier-mâché, leather goods, stained glass, fiber baskets, and fine lace work dresses outfits. The display of recycled metal cars was truly unique. Leather puppets, wooden sculptures, and jewellery of stone, glass, bead, and silver attracted a lot of attention. Handbags in cloth, with embroidery, patchwork, and weaves were typical of the region. One particular stall showed how famous Cuban cigars are made.
In this region, FIART is especially relevant today when the Latin American and Caribbean countries are living in new times of integration. Amidst the current global crisis, crafts seem to offer a glimmer of hope in fighting poverty and economic hardships.
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