Bali's craftsmen take part in exhibition

Bali's craftsmen take part in exhibition

DENPASAR: As many as 50 craftsmen from several villages in Bali
are taking part in a special exhibition of export products in
Jakarta, from Oct.13 through Oct.20.

Handicrafts have become the island's third largest foreign
exchange earners, after tourism, garments and textiles. But,
since the economic crisis, many craftsmen have stopped producing
due to a lack of capital.

It is expected that the exhibition will provide an opportunity
for craftsmen to meet with potential buyers, and to promote Bali
handicrafts to local and overseas markets. -- JP