|
by Anonymous
Miami, Florida September 22, 2003 – Terra do Brazil is launching the Terra do Brazil Design Center in Miami to help North American buyers, importers, distributors, representative designers and wholesalers obtain access a nationwide network of more than 5,000 Brazilian manufacturers and designers and assist with import/export operations. It will also enable small and medium producers of Brazilian furniture the ability to sell products of aggregate value in the North American market without obstacles.
This will provide greatly needed economic assistance to Brazilian natives and protection of the Amazon Rain Forests.
Brazil exports approximately $600 million in furniture each year to Europe. North American export figures while climbing is only around $150 million. Brazil expects to reach the same level as Europe in 4 years.
Brazil has a long tradition in reshaping the furniture world. 173-year old furniture manufacturer Thonart, for example, developed a technique of bending solid wood revolutionizing woodcraft work. That furniture is now known as Bentwood, Austrian or Viennese furniture. Brazil, know to have the best woods in the world for outdoor and indoor furniture, is the world largest wood supplier. This is aided by Brazils reforestation programs, the extensive forests and the cut control of trees by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Italian immigrants who came to Southern Brazil in the late 1800’s spawned the Brazilian furniture industry. Since then, Brazil has adopted a large mix of European, Africans, and Asian populations. These cultures and tastes added to the native population have created a style that is uniquely Brazil. Unique style, high quality, and cheap labor makes Brazil a perfect worldwide supplier of furniture.
About Terra do Brazil
Terra do Brazil is a leading facilitator of trade, imports and exports for the nation of Brazil. The Miami-based Terra do Brazil Design Center and Brazil Design Show developed by the company with support of Brazilian manufacturers, government and NGOs provide a vital point of access to Brazilian furniture designers, arts and décor. For more information about Terra do Brazil, the Terra do Brazil Design Center and the Brazil Design Show please visit www.terradobrazil.com.
PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE!
This article courtesy of http://www.livinganddiningfurniture.com. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact.
Submit Your Article
|
