Article: Spain showcases centuries-old crafts for 21st century buyers.

By Susan Dickenson

The regional crafts of Castilla-LaMancha were showcased at FARCAMA 2007 held in October in Toledo, Spain. The 10-day fair featured handcrafted ceramics, leather, furniture, tile, forged iron and textiles in the categories of home furnishings, gifts, gardening, personal accessories, architectural restoration and construction materials.

FARCAMA's organizers have been working to expand the fair's international reach to help exhibitors tap foreign markets. An international buyers program organized in 2006 expanded this year to include architects, interior designers, journalists and representatives from the building and hotel trades.

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