I would first like to extend my thanks to the Executive Board Members of the World Crafts Council- Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR), both the subregional Vice-Presidents and the Honorary and Advisory members, as well as, to the editorial committee members of the Encyclopedia: Mr.Indrasen Vencatachellum, Ms.Usha Krishna and Yang Mulia Raja Datin Paduka Fuziah Binti Raja Tun Uda, who encouraged my initiative for establishing, sponsoring, and funding this publication. Many thanks as well, are due to the writers of the articles, the local editors, to the developers, to APR Secretariat and to all those who contributed to this work. Read More