40 Craftsman received the Fijian Made Buy Fijian licenses by the Government at the closing of the Western Craft Exhibition.
The Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya speaking at the closing ceremony also renewed the licenses of 78 artesian.
Koya says these individuals deserve to be recognized as Fijian Crafters as they have demonstrated quality and authenticity in their work.
The minister says to ensure that quality and authenticity is maintained his ministry will carry out inspection and monitor the licensed crafters.
He says there is a total of 176 Fijian made licensed crafters.
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