Handicraft Producers Research Articles

Factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation: insights from Pakistani handicraft enterprises

ABSTRACT Technological innovation is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of small enterprises. However, the factors influencing its adoption in handicraft enterprises remain unknown. Therefore, this study explores the factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation and their impact on overall firm performance using data from 344 Pakistani small handicraft enterprises. Structural equation modelling was used for the data analysis. The results reveal that various factors such as artistic vision, resource constraints, and competition, among others, significantly and positively influence handicraft producers’ adoption of technological innovation. Furthermore, five distinct sources of innovation were identified as having a substantial influence on technological innovation. The findings also demonstrate that technological innovation significantly and positively affects the economic and cultural performance of enterprises. This study deepens our understanding of the different influencing factors and sources driving technological innovation in handicraft enterprises, suggesting that beyond customers’ needs or demands, many factors play crucial roles in influencing artisans to embrace technological innovation. In contrast to previous studies that reported customers, suppliers, or competitors as innovation sources, this study contributes to the literature by examining other sources, such as self-creativity and other artisans within the firm. Our findings have implications for theory and policy.

Sustainability and livelihood of small-scale handicraft producers in India: A SWOT analysis of Dhokra artisans

Dhokra art, a unique non-ferrous metal casting technique integral to the lost wax process, is not just an art form but a treasure that embodies India's rich cultural heritage. This small-scale handicraft sector holds immense economic, social and cultural potential despite the challenges. This study was conducted in a community dominated by Dhokra artisans in Kondagaon district, Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, India. The study was conducted through structured interviews and focus group discussions involving (N = 60) male and female artisans for their insights and experiences through SWOT analysis. The findings signify several strengths of the Dhokra sector, like natural resources availability, skilled artisans, and relatively low investment, all of which contribute to the sector's resilience. Nonetheless, significant weaknesses persist, such as inadequate infrastructure, outdated techniques, and a waning interest among the younger generation. On the other hand, opportunities arise from the increasing demand for natural and handmade products, supportive government policies, and the growing trend of eco-tourism. However, these opportunities are countered by threats like rising costs of raw materials, the influence of mediators that cut into artisans' profits, seasonal demand fluctuations, and competition from cheaper industrial alternatives. This research offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of Dhokra art and strategic recommendations for policymakers. It underscores the urgent need for the proposed Sustainability Framework and an immediate implementation of the framework for sustainable craft practices and succession.

Ideating a framework for sustainable livelihood of handicraft producers at the bottom of the pyramid: a mix-method study from India

PurposeThe handicraft sector is unorganized with huge potential for the economic upliftment of the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) craft producers. To ensure the sustainable livelihood of the artisans living in BOP, it is essential to identify the hurdles being faced by them so that they can be worked upon. This paper aims to look at the existing handicraft value chain in an integrated way to identify these hurdles and suggest probable solutions to mitigate them.Design/methodology/approachA two-stage study involving quantitative and qualitative approaches is used. Empirical observations from 218 artisans were analyzed using the relative to an identified distribution to rank the different variables affecting the functioning of the handicraft value chain. Next, 17 handicraft entrepreneurs were interviewed to identify solutions for the hurdles.FindingsA two-stage study examining the perspectives of artisans and handicraft entrepreneurs identified five significant challenges affecting the handicraft sector and viable solutions to address them. While presenting an operational model, a comprehensive picture of the handicraft business ecosystem was studied, from the procurement of raw materials to the marketing and sale of finished products. This can assist handicraft producers in sustaining their livelihoods and expanding the industry.Originality/valueStudies on the handicraft value chain at BOP are rare, and none have tried to look at the sector holistically to find solutions and propose an operational framework. The study has captured the voices of the artisans and handicraft entrepreneurs and, through a mixed-method approach, identified the main pain points of the BOP artisans to arrive at a workable solution for better business outcomes.

The psychological and emotional relief effect of tourism on residents with autism

BackgroundIn the context of rural revitalization, the tourism industry, as an important economic growth point, has been widely concerned. At the same time, as a special group, autistic residents are facing the challenges of psychological and emotional distress and social integration. Therefore, it is of great theoretical and practical significance to explore the development path of the rural tourism industry to alleviate the psychological emotions of autistic residents.Subjects and MethodsThe rural tourism industry provides opportunities for autistic residents to work and social integration. In the tourism service industry, autistic residents can play the role of tour guide, receptionist or handicraft producer. Through the accumulation of work experience, they can improve their self-confidence and social skills, and increase their sense of identity in society, which can help to improve their emotional state and self-feeling.ResultsThrough the analysis of the psychological and emotional relief effect of autistic patients, it is found that the development path of the tourism industry under the background of rural revitalization has an emotional regulation effect on 80.65% of autistic patients. About 22.65% of people with autism showed significant improvement.ConclusionsThe rural tourism industry is characterized by diversity and interaction, which provides rich experience and participation opportunities. By participating in tourism activities, autistic residents can get the opportunity for physical and mental relaxation, emotional pleasure, and social interaction. Elements such as natural environment, cultural landscape and animal proximity in tourism activities provide autistic residents with sensory stimulation and emotional connection and help to improve their emotional state and self-feeling.AcknowledgementResearch on the Development Strategy of Tourism Advertising Media from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization, (No. GHKJ2021-02-103); Study on the reform strategies and path of supplying side of Guangxi tourism industry under the background of global tourism, (No. 2018KY0647).

Analysis of Digital Supply Chain Management in the Development of Export Products for Rattan Crafts in Cirebon

This research is motivated by the fact that in Cirebon West Java, which is the largestrattan craftsman area in Indonesia, was found that there are many unresolved obstaclesin the development of rattan craft products that will be exported to several countries.The obstacles include the supply chain or the availability of raw materials, the lackof capital for small and medium industry (IKM) stakeholders, and the lack of humanresources management (HRM) as a form of regeneration for rattan craft craftsmen.This study used a qualitative approach where data were collected through observation,documentation, and interviews. The results of this study show that the problems facedby rattan handicraft producers are: 1) a lack of availability of raw materials caused bylong shipping distances, such as from Sulawesi and Kalimantan to Cirebon; 2) a lackof capital that can be absorbed by small entrepreneurs to continue to be able to run thisrattan craft business because of the lack of attention given to small entrepreneurs fromboth the government of Cirebon and the World Bank. 3) the lack of human resourcemanagement for rattan handicraft producers due to the lack of interest from the youngergeneration and the lack of a training platform for the younger generation to continuethis rattan craft relay from time to time.

An Economic Analysis of the Handicraft Industry in District Chitral Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

This study carries out an economic analysis of the handicraft industry located in the surrounding of Gol National Park, District Chitral. For this purpose, primary data has been collected through a detailed questionnaire and interview schedule from 60 respondents consisting of 40 local producers, 10 retailers and 10 customers during October, 2019. For the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, correlation and ordinary least square techniques are used. The findings show that the weekly cost, revenue and profit of the 27 selected embroidery producers are Rs.251300, Rs.432990 and Rs.181690 respectively. Similarly, the total weekly cost, revenue and profit of 13 selected woodenware producers are Rs. 496200, Rs. 647000 Rs.150800 respectively. Similarly, a single retailer (on average) per month revenue from handicraft products is around Rs. 51600 and his/her products per day demand is approximately eight (8) items. The findings also reveal that total household income and spending on education are positively related with the profit and revenue. And cost on material and average sale are positively related with per unit cost. These findings suggest that effective policies are required for the promotion of handicraft industry which will reduce poverty and improve the socio-economic status of the handicraft producers in District Chitral.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF BAMBOO HANDICRAFT DRYER MACHINE BASED ON LPG GAS

Bamboo plant is one of Indonesia's natural resources. People use bamboo to make household furniture, fences, frames, and handicrafts. Bamboo plant is a special commodity that can be used as various kinds of handicraft products in DIY, precisely in Brajan area, Sleman Regency. Based on observations that have been conducted on one of the bamboo craftsmen in the Brajan area, bamboo handicraft is in great demand due to they have a unique and ethnic appearance, but the production process is quite complicated and takes a long time. According to the literature, this is due to bamboo plants are classified as herbaceous plants, namely plants with watery or wet stems. So far, the method used is drying bamboo handicrafts under the hot sun, and using a dryer that can only be used for one type of handicraft. This method is not optimal and not effective for producing bamboo handicrafts. Therefore, it is necessary to apply appropriate technology to optimize the production of bamboo crafts, the solution is to manufacture bamboo dryers to facilitate bamboo handicraft producers in the bamboo drying process. In general, the appearance of this tool resembles a cupboard. This tool has a size of 1200x800x1800 mm with three chambers. This tool works by utilizing the heat from the LPG gas stove. As a temperature controller, this tool is equipped with a blower that has been programmed with Arduino Uno and functions to stabilize the temperature if the heat generated exceeds the maximum limit. The dryer machine can dry bamboo handicrafts to a water content of 2.5% in just 40 minutes, very efficient compared to conventional methods. This tool can facilitate and optimize the production of bamboo handicrafts in the ​​Brajan area, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

ABSTRACT The handicraft industries are of great significance and economic value to many poor households but are still being neglected without enough support from the government and non-government institutions. The purpose of this research is to describe the experiences and insight of the crafter’s business activities in the Midlands, as well as the critical success factors towards innovation and development of the industry. This study argues that the handicraft entrepreneur needs to be innovative, explore and try new ideas towards the development and sustainability of the industry. The research objective is to identify the basic factors that affect the innovation and developmental needs of entrepreneurs operating handicraft enterprises. Quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were used for conducting the study. The key finding indicates an urgent need for intervention for handicraft entrepreneurs towards innovation and sustainable development of the industry. Hence, handicraft producers need more support than ever if they are to continue to sustain their livelihood and remain more worthwhile, with the fluctuations in consumer buying trends and tastes, combined with declining tourist visits to handicraft markets.

The Effect of Tourism Growth on Job Creation and its Determinants in Tigray Region

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of tourism growth on job creation and its determinants in Tigray. Descriptive research design was used in the study. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire from purposively selected 102 hotels, tour guides, handicraft producers and sellers, and tourism offices. The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis, correlation and regression. The results of the study showed, limited infrastructure hinders stimulation of tourism and employment. Tourism growth has great contribution to employment creation in Tigray. The result indicates more effort is required to improve the factors that can affect tourism growth. Significant positive correlation exists between tourism growth and employment creation. Moreover, the proportion of the variation in tourism growth is explained by expanding infrastructure, accommodations, and education and training. The number of employees under star hotels, tour guides, handicraft producers and sellers, and tourism offices were growing in the last four years. Implications from this study indicate that Tigray Culture and Tourism Bureau should work in collaboration with private and governmental local stake holders and international development organizations to improve the infrastructural facilities of tourism and tourism promotional capability.

Women’s Participation in Tourism Activities: A Case Study of Baduy Tribe

This research aims to analyze women’s participation in tourism activities in the Outer Baduy tribe, according to the tourism components consisting of attraction, amenity, accessibility, and ancillary (supporting factors). This research uses a qualitative research method, in which data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. This research involved 18 informants from several stakeholders, such as the tourism awareness group, handicraft producers, homestay and restaurant owners, government officers, and tourists who have visited the destination. Informants’ selection uses a purposive sampling technique. According to the tourism components, the research results show women’s participation in tourism activities in the Outer Baduy tribe, only two of four tourism components: attraction and amenity. In the attraction component, women possess more or less the same level of participation as men. However, in the amenity component, women may have a higher level of participation than men may. In the accessibility and ancillary (supporting factors) components, only men participation existed. The limited level of women’s participation is rooted deep and taken for granted in their culture. The women themselves do not dispute inequality and disparity because they consider their role as women in the domestic sector and not in the public sector.

Revival of the traditional handicraft enterprising community in Pakistan

PurposeThis study aims to examine issues affecting the growth and survival of traditional handicraft enterprising community in Pakistan, and analyzes their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as well as develops strategic solutions to overcome the problems identified for their revival.Design/methodology/approachThis exploratory study is based on a descriptive approach because it attempts to investigate the critical issues faced by traditional handicraft enterprising community. To operationalize the theoretical approach, this paper used a SWOT analysis of craft enterprising community. After thoroughly reviewing relevant literature, this study put forward strategic solutions for the revival of the traditional enterprising community. Moreover, secondary data on employment and gender wage gap were used to provide empirical evidence of the issues identified and emphasize the importance of strategic solutions.FindingsThis study found that traditional handicraft producers are facing many problems that hinder their survival and growth. This paper, therefore, makes some essential strategic recommendations on how to overcome these issues. The current research argues that Pakistan’s handicraft industry must be revived; else, centuries-old traditional culture and patrimonial knowledge will vanish. Moreover, there is a need to attract foreign investment to overcome resource limitations and improve the competitive capability of the enterprising community. Notably, government intervention is necessary for the revival of the traditional handicraft industry.Originality/valueThis study provides in-depth knowledge of issues faced by the Pakistani traditional handicraft enterprising community and suggests possible strategic solutions for the problems identified. Unlike previous studies, this research also discusses the essential characteristics of traditional handicrafts that differentiate them from identical mechanized products.

Sustainability and Authenticity of Chinese Traditional Crafts in the Contexts of Luxury and Tourism

Chinese crafts have been examined from economic, historical and aesthetic perspectives, but rather less attention has been devoted to them in the literature on luxury and tourism. When considering the former, it is worth noting that some of the world’s leading brands had their origins in craft businesses, notably Louis Vuitton, and that craft skills remain important for this industry in the 21st century. On the other hand, there is a common assumption that craft souvenirs represent a cheap and debased version of human material culture but, as many academics have asserted souvenirs come in a wide variety of forms, including what Graburn (2000) has called ‘pride goods’, in which peoples visited by tourists sell products that are simultaneously economically useful and boosters of esteem on behalf of the producing community. It is with these thoughts in mind that we turn our attention to the production of Chinese craft products in the early 21st century. As one of the leading handicraft producers in the world, the expanding demand for Chinese craft products has generated commercial opportunities and strong economic returns, it has also created challenges to the Chinese traditional crafts sector which may influence the direction and sustainability of its future development, and as such is worthy of deeper investigation and discussion.
 Keywords: Chinese traditional crafts, luxury, tourism, sustainability, authenticity

Can SMEs Survive Climate Change? Eva Marie Arts and Crafts versus Typhoon Yolanda

On 8 November 2013, Typhoon Yolanda — the strongest storm ever to make landfall in recorded history — hit the Philippines. As part of its repercussions, a storm surge of anywhere from 3 to 5 meters (10-17 feet) in height hit the islands of Leyte and Samar. Typhoon Yolanda devastated many micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), not merely in terms of their infrastructure, but also by harming workers, disrupting supply chains, and crippling public services. Many are concerned that the recovery from the aftermath of typhoon Yolanda will be much slower if the enterprises forming the backbone of the domestic economy are unable to resuscitate investments and job creation in the area. And if storms like Yolanda increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, then there is also the concern that only larger firms will be able to adapt with strong disaster risk management strategies. On the other hand, SMEs could systematically lose out, reducing their competitiveness and marginalizing them in disaster-prone economies. To help identify and illustrate the important factors that might influence the abovementioned outcomes, this case focuses on the production chain of Eva Marie Arts and Crafts, Inc., a handicraft producer in Basey, Samar. The case describes how this particular enterprise (a small-scaled firm) fared when Typhoon Yolanda struck. It illustrates the important linkages across the resilience of this firm with the resilience of the entire production chain to which it belongs.

Best queens of apis meliffera are obtained using minor dilution levels of royal jelly and larves of loss age: a review

Honey production in the country has grown over years donate, but this still occupied intermediate position in the global context, since the country has excellent conditions for apiculture. Among the main factors that determine the low efficiency in the activity stands out the management of queen exchange. And this management most often is not practiced by Brazilian beekeepers. The main substance needed for the production of queen bees is royal jelly (GR), as this is the only food for the larvae, however, this product is difficult to be produced in large quantities. Thus researchers have sought a way to minimize the costs of the development and production of the colonies. The use of royal jelly dilution method has shown good results. However dilution levels should be adequate, they can ensure success or failure in the production of queens. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of different levels in the dilution of royal jelly in the feeding of Apis mellifera larvae of different ages for queen production. underage larvae have higher acceptance rate in the grafting process, and greater weight of the queen to emerge. transferring larvae within 24 hours after hatching is recommended. As the concentration of royal jelly, it is recommended to dilute it with up to 25% of diluent. Other factors such as climate variables, the domes position, time of year and handicraft producer at the time of transfer can influence the efficiency of management.

Best queens of Apis mellifera are obtained using minor dilution levels of royal jelly and lower age : a review

Honey production in the country has grown over years donate, but this still occupied intermediate position in the global context, since the country has excellent conditions for apiculture. Among the main factors that determine the low efficiency in the activity stands out the management of queen exchange. And this management most often is not practiced by Brazilian beekeepers. The main substance needed for the production of queen bees is royal jelly (GR), as this is the only food for the larvae, however, this product is difficult to be produced in large quantities. Thus researchers have sought a way to minimize the costs of the development and production of the colonies. The use of royal jelly dilution method has shown good results. However dilution levels should be adequate, they can ensure success or failure in the production of queens. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of different levels in the dilution of royal jelly in the feeding of Apis mellifera larvae of different ages for queen production. underage larvae have higher acceptance rate in the grafting process, and greater weight of the queen to emerge. transferring larvae within 24 hours after hatching is recommended. As the concentration of royal jelly, it is recommended to dilute it with up to 25% of diluent. Other factors such as climate variables, the domes position, time of year and handicraft producer at the time of transfer can influence the efficiency of management.

Using Double-Bounded Dichotomous-Choice to Estimate Households’ Willingness to Pay for Improved Water Quality in Bac Ninh Province of Vietnam

This study used double-bounded dichotomous-choice to estimate and analyze the factors affecting households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for water quality improvement. This study notes that households with higher income, living near a polluted water source, using tap water instead of natural water, who are handicraft producers, and who have more members, are willing to pay more. However, households who rarely hear about environmental pollution issues and who are offered a higher bid are more likely to refuse to pay. Solutions to improve water quality are suggested such as to raise people’s awareness through communication channels and social organizations; to increase income associated with environmental protection policies; to construct wastewater treatment plants; to encourage the relocation of production establishments to industrial parks and industrial complexes; to put regulations on collection, payment and sanctions in case of not declaring and paying fees into village conventions; to promulgate circulars, and bylaws to concretize and simplify regulations and policies of the Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Analisis Pemasaran Pada Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Kerajinan Kaligrafi Kulit Kambing di Kecamatan Sukoharjo Kabupaten Sukoharjo

<p>This research aimed to find out the marketing channel pattern, price, marketing cost,<br />marketing margin, profit and marketing efficiency of goat calligraphy handicraft marketing in<br />Sukoharjo Sub District of Sukoharjo Regency. The sample used is 30 goat leather calligraphy<br />handicraft producers, 3 intermediaries and 6 retailers. This study was conducted using survey; the<br />methods of analyzing data used were cost analysis, margin, profit, and marketing efficiency analyses.<br />The result of research showed that there were 3 marketing channels for goat leather calligraphy<br />handicraft: First Channel: Producer to Consumer, Second Channel: Producer to Retailer to<br />Consumer, and Third Channel: Producer to Intermediary to Retailer to Consumer. The highest<br />marketing cost in the third channel was IDR 921.00 and the lowest one was IDR 0.00. The highest<br />marketing margin occurred in the third channel of IDR 10,000.00 and the lowest one in the first<br />channel of IDR 0.00. The highest marketing profit occurred in the third channel of IDR 9,079.00,<br />while the lowest one was IDR 0,00 occurring in the first channel. The Highest marketing efficiency<br />occurred in the first channel was 100%, followed by second channel 89%, third channel 73%. The<br />three marketing channels had been efficient because the efficiency value obtained was >50%. The<br />most efficient marketing was the first channel but the most widely used by producer was the third<br />channel.</p>

Craft by you: acquiring consumer's idea to the product development for handicraft business in Thailand

In this research, the procedure for cocreation between handicraft producers and users was developed, in order to study how handicraft producers could overcome the limitation in NPD process especially consumer's insight and user's need information. Therefore, enable handicraft producers to develop new product that meet actual consumer demand. The action research was conducted based on participatory design philosophy and user innovation concept. The voluntary handicraft producer and potential customer of handicraft products were engaged with the research which brought an idea from the customer to the producers, then screened by the production limitation of material and skill. The handicraft producer and the users participated the remoted design process in the controlled environment guided by the researcher which both parties had exchanged new product idea and together finalised the design, which was created into the prototype by the handicraft producer. Although this method was never studied, the workshop revealed the potential of cocreation and participation of design, also confirmed that the platform that encourage the users to reveal the idea for their benefit, could created the handicraft producer' ability of product development.

SUSTAINABALITY OF HANDICRAFT PRODUCTION: A STUDY OF SMALL-SCALE HANDICRAFT PRODUCERS IN RURAL SABAH

This paper presents the emergent issues arising from a preliminary fieldwork (local desk research and key informant interviews) on the nature of handicraft production in rural Sabah. It is surprisingly that despite the government supports and initiatives under its handicraft development program that clearly wishes to encourage full-time workshop-based production, vast majority (93 percent) of handicraft producers in Kota Belud, Sabah still produce their handicrafts from home, in fact, half proportion of these home-based producers are part-timers. This finding has provided some valuable insight to question “why home-based production is so favoured among handicraft producers in rural Sabah”. Several issues related to producers’ decisions to go (or not) workshop-based production is argued in this paper: (1) “do workshop-based producers always high-performers and home-based producers always low-performers?” (2) perceived advantages or disadvantages of producing handicraft in a workshop or from home, (3) how are relationships with trader/retailers formed. In addition, based on the key informant interviews, several main challenges likely to inhibit producers’ decision to produce their handicraft in a formal commercialised manner, i.e. full-time workshop-based are also discussed: (1) difficulties in access to technical and financial resources (2) lack of motivations to move to higher level of commercialisation, and (3) the absence of young successor to sustain the craft production. This paper hoped to offer valuable insight for future research, specifically on factors for commercialisation process and performance among handicraft producers in rural Sabah, in spite of their “advantaged” or “disadvantaged” production status. In addition, this paper provides insight to government and policymakers about the current nature of handicraft production in Sabah, in which home-based and less formally managed production, in spite of their ‘disadvantaged’ status, might as well generate higher revenues to handicraft producers. Furthermore, it is expected that this paper will help to improve the guiding principles in reducing poverty in those remote areas in Sabah as well as to sustain Malaysian culture for future generation.

Effective Factors in Developing Handicrafts (Case Study: Kelash, Kurdistan Giveh)

Effective Factors in Developing Handicrafts (Case Study: Kelash, Kurdistan Giveh)