BHUTAN WEAVERS
November 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLTRADITIONAL weavers from the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan are being trained in using the Internet to source raw materials from India and advertise their colourful fabrics online. A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project is teaching weavers e-business basics as well as subsiding Internet connections in rural areas of this remote country and improved working conditions. The UNDP said: "Many Bhutanese wear hand-woven colourful traditional outfits, which can also potentially attract international buyers. But weavers lack market access and ...
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