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Saving our crafts

Apr 05, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our crafts

There are growing concerns in the arts and craft business. Those in the business are increasingly alarmed by the influx of cheaper—sometimes better-finished—imported crafts that are flooding the local market. A walk through any craft bazaar or handicraft market will reveal this reality.

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