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Arts and crafts regency likely to be named a global craft city.
Bali’s artisans in line for world recognition
A team from the World Craft Council (WCC) recently visited several places in Gianyar, including Celuk Silver Village, the Neka Art Museum, the Blanco Renaissance Museum and Ubud Market.
Gianyar regency in Bali is being evaluated for listing as a World Craft City.
A team from the World Craft Council (WCC) recently visited several places in Gianyar, including Celuk Silver Village, the Neka Art Museum, the Blanco Renaissance Museum and Ubud Market.
WCC head Ghada Hiijawi Qaddumi said Gianyar was proposed as a World Craft City because the regency fulfilled the council’s criteria.
To be declared a World Craft City, Gianyar needs to meet seven requirements, namely authenticity, originality, preservation, marketability, environmental-friendly, international recognition and sustainability.
Gianyar Craftsman Council head Ida Ayu Surya Adnyani Mahayastra told Antara news agency that the effort was aimed at introducing Gianyar's craft to the world and giving local artisans the opportunity to interact with international craft artists.