Traditional Handicraft Research Articles

Ecological glue for traditional furniture: Optimization of the handicraft for making fish glue.

Through a comprehensive review of published literature on fish glue (FG), the ecological glue for traditional furniture, the traditional handicraft for making FG was found to include six main processes: soaking, steaming, manual smashing, decoction, filtration, and airing. The handicraft that makes FG is manual and is not only time-consuming and laborious but does not have clearly documented standard processes and is thus less repeatable. Considering this, experiments to optimize a new technique for making FG were designed. Six basic technological processes (cutting and drying, crushing, soaking, decoction, filtration, and airing) were investigated to optimize the new glue production technique. The technological processes of the new technique were compared with those of the traditional handicraft method. The results indicated that preparing FG following the optimal processes of the new glue-making technique not only ensured the quality of the glue solution but also outperformed the traditional handicraft technique in the following aspects: 1) it simplifies the production process, reduces labor intensity, and saves time: the soaking time is decreased by 50% and the traditional manual smashing process is not required; 2) it improves the glue yield by 5.42%; and 3) due to introduction of mechanical processing, time and temperature are controllable, rendering production more repeatable and easily up-scaled.

The Model of “Internet and Intangible Heritage” Reviving Rural Industry – A Case Study of Chenghe Willow Weaving

Chenghe Willow Weaving, a traditional handicraft art with a long history, is an intangible cultural heritage in Hubei Province. It forms glorious cultural deposit and has great artistic value. Now, the continuation of Chenghe Willow Weaving not only injects new vitality into the local rural economy but also helps rural revitalization to a certain extent. However, it faces challenges such as difficulties in inheriting and promoting of the products, insufficient industrialization, poor ability in entrepreneurs’ innovation. Based on the booming Internet economy, after conducting an in-depth analysis of the developing state of Chenghe Willow Weaving and its bottlenecks, this article proposes a series of practical suggestions. Under the model of the combination between the Internet and the intangible heritage, it aims to promote the inheritance and innovation of Chenghe Willow Weaving. Specifically, it includes establishing professional production management team and subdivided production team, enriching brand culture, full use of Internet. It is believed that the industrial development of Chenghe Willow Weaving can be effectively promoted, achieving sustained prosperity of the rural economy. Also it is hoped that this will give some reference for other traditional handicraft industries.

Semiotic Interpretation of the Cultural Connotations of Chaozhou Traditional Handicrafts

Semiotic Interpretation of the Cultural Connotations of Chaozhou Traditional Handicrafts

Experience in field research and collecting work in the Sinhalese environment in the 21st century

The Sinhalese people, the main population of Sri Lanka, have a rich and original culture, the study of which remains an interesting and urgent task. The author focuses on the experience of her field research in the Sinhalese milieu in the 1970s–80s and, in more detail, in the 21st century, when she made three expedition trips to Sri Lanka (in 2009, 2013 and 2014). Most interesting for her it seemed to uncover the possible innovations in everyday life, in material culture, in people’s mood. In addition, the author (partly in collaboration with colleagues from the Russian Ethnographic Museum and the State Hermitage) achieved some specific goals. In 2013, it was the search for the latest data on the status of the Veddas, the descendants of the island’s autochthons; in 2014 — a thorough acquaintance with the Sinhalese traditional handicraft production. This task was facilitated by the appearance in Sri Lanka of certain novelties interesting for the ethnographer — special original locations for studying and popularizing the Sinhalese folk culture and life, in particular, in the form of the “Ape Gama” Museum (Our village) and the ecological and ethnographic center “Gama Gedara” (Village House). The author also notes the significant assistance of her scholarly Sinhalese colleagues (historians, archaeologists, philologists) and some Buddhist monks. In the final part of the article, she shows how traditions and innovations coexist in the modern Sinhala craft (as visualized in the exhibits donated by her to the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) RAS).

Research on the Protection and Inheritance of the Traditional Handicraft Techniques and Innovative Design under the Vision of Intangible Cultural Heritage—Taking Rongchang Pottery as a Case Study

Research on the Protection and Inheritance of the Traditional Handicraft Techniques and Innovative Design under the Vision of Intangible Cultural Heritage—Taking Rongchang Pottery as a Case Study

Crafting Sustainability: Leveraging Gender Preferences to Preserve and Market Nypa Palm Midrib Stick Handicrafts

This study explores the impact of gender preferences on the sustainability and marketability of Nypa Palm midrib stick products within the realm of traditional handicrafts. The research reveals that gender-specific design elements, such as patterns, shapes, and colors, play a crucial role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing market demand. By strategically incorporating masculine and feminine design features, artisans and producers can broaden the appeal of these traditional crafts to a diverse audience, enhancing both their market relevance and long-term sustainability.The study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between artisans, designers, and marketers to fuse traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design trends. Such collaborations foster the creation of innovative, visually appealing products that cater to modern consumer preferences while preserving the cultural heritage of Nypa Palm midrib stick handicrafts.Additionally, the ability to adapt to evolving consumer preferences is highlighted as a key factor in maintaining the market appeal of these products. By continuously updating product designs to reflect current trends and incorporating both gender-neutral and gender-specific elements, artisans can ensure that Nypa Palm midrib stick crafts remain relevant in a competitive market.The research recommends conducting comprehensive market analysis to better understand shifting consumer preferences and developing trends. This knowledge would enable artisans and entrepreneurs to tailor their products and marketing strategies effectively, ultimately driving the commercial success of Nypa Palm midrib stick handicrafts while preserving their cultural and economic value in a dynamic marketplace.

Inheritance and Innovation of Ethnic Minority Traditional Handicrafts in Ethnographic Perspective

Inheritance and Innovation of Ethnic Minority Traditional Handicrafts in Ethnographic Perspective

Research on Innovative Design of Intangible Cultural Heritage Integrating Traditional Handicrafts and Modern Information Technology

Research on Innovative Design of Intangible Cultural Heritage Integrating Traditional Handicrafts and Modern Information Technology

Particle Batik: Digitalize Traditional Batik through the Particle-driven System

Abstract With the deepening of cultural digitization in recent years, researchers have begun to explore the use of digitization to promote the innovation of traditional culture, trying to seek new paths for the promotion and revitalization of conventional culture under new visions, new disciplines, and new technologies. Based on the development history and current situation of Batik in Malaysia and Indonesia, this paper takes Malaysian Batik works as an example. It develops a Batik particle engine-generated painting system-”Particle Batik.” This system is innovative because it ensures that every particle is accurately set up according to the color samples and position of the Batik works during the creation process. When the search engine loads the next Batik artwork, all the particles will be resampled and generated according to the newly loaded artwork, and the trajectories of the particles and their resulting line traces will be continuously superimposed and fused on the canvas, thus forming a dynamic generative artwork evolving. The Particle Batik system enhances the multidimensional expressiveness of Batik, significantly contributing to the global dissemination and cultural value of Batik art. The system successfully integrates traditional handicrafts and modern digital technology and facilitates the mutual exchange and symbiotic development between traditional culture and modern art forms. Promoting the integration and exchange of Batik culture globally allows it to adapt and integrate more closely with contemporary society and culture.

카노 모델을 바탕으로 한 나가면(儺面具) 예술 디지털 플랫폼의 구축 및 혁신적 응용에 관한 연구

In traditional Chinese culture, Exorcising mask is an intuitive artistic symbol of China's intangible cultural heritage and contains unique national characteristics. Therefore, the purpose of the research is to explore design methods for analyzing and classifying public needs, and through the combination of artistic design and digital platform to realize the innovative design and application of Exorcising mask technology, so as to effectively promote the protection, dissemination and innovation of traditional Exorcising mask craftsmanship. The research method is to establish a user emotional demand model for Exorcising mask products from the three levels of instinct, behavior and reflection of the emotional design theory, and use the KANO model to perform data verification and function sorting on the established model, and design new digital platforms and traditional images based on the analysis results. The research conclusion is that the combination of design and technology achieves a diversified approach to traditional handicrafts. The design method of analyzing and classifying public needs using the KANO model can accurately discover the real emotional needs of the public, and provide direction and data support for the design of traditional Exorcising mask art products.

Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Handicraft Skills based on Artificial Intelligence

Today, with the strong return of traditional culture, the integration of the two will deeply affect the protection of traditional handicrafts and the field of cultural communication. The industrialized production mode has gradually replaced the labor-intensive production mode, and handicrafts have gradually faded out of the public consumption field. The brain drain is serious, and many handicrafts with a long history have no successors. Under the background of AI(artificial intelligence) empowerment, this paper combines AI with traditional handicraft skills, and makes an in-depth study on the inheritance and dissemination of traditional handicraft skills. On this basis, it further thinks about the relationship between traditional handicraft skills display and experience, and the relationship between technology and experience, and studies the change of design concept from technology-oriented to human experience-oriented in traditional handicraft skills display design, and explores the development trend of experience design concept in future traditional handicraft skills display design. Develop the path and method of innovation, protection and inheritance with the comprehensive digital virtual traditional handicraft skill framework. The integration of AI and traditional culture will inevitably broaden and upgrade the path of inheritance and innovation of traditional handicraft skills, and make it achieve new development.

How are Chinese traditional handicraft skills inherited from master to apprentice?

How are Chinese traditional handicraft skills inherited from master to apprentice?

Peran Perempuan dalam Perekonomian Lokal Melalui Ekowisata di Maluku: Tinjauan Sosio-Ekologi dan Sosio-Ekonomi

This research aims to describe the role of women in Maluku, particularly in the tourist destination of Negeri Hukurila Beach, in the local economy through ecotourism with a socio-ecological and socio-economic approach. Through this analysis, we aim to understand the contributions of women in maintaining the sustainability of the natural environment and promoting local economic development. The research findings indicate that women in Maluku possess rich ecological knowledge and play a crucial role in preserving the natural environment in this region. They actively engage in various aspects of ecotourism, such as guiding tours, managing local eateries, producing traditional handicrafts, and operating homestays. Their contributions in these sectors not only add value to the tourist experience but also have a positive impact on the local economy. Additionally, women in Maluku have the potential to strengthen their role in decision-making related to ecotourism development. By actively participating in the planning and management of local resources, they can play a key role in formulating policies that support sustainable development. The research also reveals that women in Maluku play a crucial role in raising public awareness about marine conservation. Concrete actions, such as maintaining beach cleanliness, anti-littering campaigns along the coast or rivers, and encouraging fishermen to use sustainable fishing techniques, are integral parts of their efforts to build awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment. Thus, this research concludes that women have a significant role in ecotourism in Maluku, both in socio-ecological and socio-economic terms.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SOUVENIRS: FOSTERING CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION THROUGH LOCAL HANDICRAFT PRODUCT

The study aims to investigate the relationship between cultural tourism and traditional handicraft experiences on local handicrafts products namely souvenirs. It explores the significance of souvenir products through sustainable tourism practices and preserving cultural heritage. A qualitative approach is used to analyse the tourism souvenir in the market and proposes a new recommendation to meet the demands. Literature review, interviews, and case studies are employed to explore a strategy for enhancing the commercial value of tourism souvenirs. Interviews with master craftsmen, practitioners, and consumers provided insights the resource development, product innovation, production organisation, and market positioning. It also obtained a good understanding of customer experiences related to local handicraft products for effective marketing strategies based on customer experiences. The finding indicates that the sustainability of tourism souvenirs plays a crucial role in cultural heritage preservation, supporting the local economy, and enhancing overall tourism experiences for tourists as well as promoting traditional handicrafts, safeguarding indigenous knowledge, and facilitating cultural exchange between tourists and local artisans.

A Contemporary Approach to Traditional Handicrafts in the Context of Globalization

As traditional handicrafts face the two-way demand of inheritance and industrialization, globalization brings both opportunities and challenges. How can traditional handicrafts characterized by localization be protected and fully developed in the exchange of cultural globalization? While stepping out of the local context to intervene in cultural exchanges without maintaining locality. This article takes the embroidery of sachets in Qingyang, Gansu as an example, combines the problems and coping strategies faced in the globalization process of embroidery of sachets in Qingyang, Gansu, and analyzes the contemporary shortcuts contained therein, including cultural production and modernization at the national level. The need for interaction, the need to highlight cultural differences at the national level and the interoperability of "life narratives" at the human level, thereby demonstrating the inherent potential of the traditional handicrafts represented by Qingyang sachets to intervene in globalization and sustainable development.

Pelatihan Menulis Sastra Anak Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Pada Mahasiswa PGMI IAIN Palangka Raya

This service aims to provide knowledge and training in writing children's literature to PGMI IAIN Palangka Raya students. This community service was carried out in 5 meetings using lecture and writing workshop methods. Activities were held on May 29, 2023, May 31, 2023, June 6, 2023, June 12, 2023, and June 14, 2023, with 28 participants participating. The results obtained from this service show that using local wisdom ideas in the immediate environment is one way to develop writing skills. The result of this activity is the publication of an anthology/collection of children's literature stories by PGMI IAIN Palangka Raya students. Several types of local wisdom are raised, such as beliefs/myths that exist in Central Kalimantan society, community traditions, traditional games, traditional food, and traditional handicrafts. With this activity, it is hoped that it can improve students' writing skills, especially in writing fiction.

Digital Inheritance of Traditional Mongolian Robes of the Nayman Tribe

Abstract The Mongolian robe is the crystallisation of the wisdom of Mongolian people after a long period of social practice and one of the intangible cultural heritages of humanity. With the gradual disappearance of the nomadic lifestyle in the steppe, it is not easy to protect and pass on traditional Mongolian dress culture and traditional handicraft technology. This study used the digital twin concept to construct a digital twin to try on clothes for a model in a virtual environment, to realise a mirror image presentation of the target physical entity, and to use effective modern technology to protect and pass on the traditional clothing. The experiment used an AlphaM4 3D body scanner to obtain a 3D human body model, as well as reverse engineering technology to process the initial data, such as noise reduction, streamlining, hole patching and smoothing to build a personalised human body model. The traditional black cotton robe of the Nayman tribe researched in the field was mapped by the planar structure design method, and its structure and 2D samples were recovered. A 3D model of the traditional cotton robe of the Nayman tribe was established based on 3D simulation technology to achieve a 3D virtual display effect, enable better dissemination and inheritance, and give a new vitality to non-heritage clothing in the digital era. The research results can provide fresh ideas and technical support for the digital estate and development of other traditional costumes, as well as contribute to the construction of digital resources for intangible cultural heritage.

Viewing the concept of creation and genetic mapping of the traditional weaving process from the perspective of utensils-- taking the flat barrel cage as an example

China's traditional hand-knitting process resources are quite rich, the hand-knitting process resources are missing with the worrying of current situation because of various reasons. To return the weaving process to the stage of life and improve the lifestyle of modern people, we explore the inheritance and innovative positioning of the traditional weaving process in modern life from the starting point of traditional handicraft weaving. By taking the ‘Flat barrel cage’ as an example to study and analyze its material composition, shape structure, compilation method, etc., as well as the interpretation of the creation concept and the drawing of the genetic map, the concept of creation transmitted through the traditional hand-woven process is obtained for modern design. The deeper artistic aesthetic value, the gene map can well integrate traditional weaving craftsmanship into modern craftsmanship, so that it can better innovate and inherit.

Challenges in conserving Intangible Cultural Heritage in Vietnam as seen from the Van Phuc Silk Village

Traditional handicrafts in Ha Dong, Van Phuc, Vietnam, are the subject of this study. Crafts are portable and manufactured by craftsmen with artistic and manual talents, serving immediate demands and are traded and exchanged. They may exhibit cultural significance and symbolic values of gender, age, ethnicity, and nationalism, forming part of social and religious beliefs. Unfortunately, growing industrialization, globalisation, and commodification have limited them. The Van Phuc village is a great case study for how it survived and developed during urbanisation and industrialization. Applying qualitative research, data was collected through offline observations, interviews, and document analysis from 2017-2021. This study found that lack of basic infrastructure, less competitive products, traditional crafts style, and anxiety for future succession have inhibited the village's promotion of its values. To help stakeholders understand and safeguard the village, some implications are proposed.

Inovasi Ikan Kutuk dan Bambu Untuk Motif Batik Ciprat Langitan Simbatan Khas Magetan

Batik is one of Indonesia's traditional handicrafts which has high popularity and is a cultural heritage. Until now, batik has developed motifs taken from typical regional icons. One of them is splashed batik made by people with disabilities at the Sheltered Workshop Peduli Sambung Roso which is located in Desa Simbatan , Kabupaten Magetan. Splashed batik is a motif produced from brush splashes. The innovative idea of ​​splash batik was collaborated with cursed fish and bamboo motifs. Cursed fish is a typical icon of Simbatan Village and bamboo is a typical icon of Magetan Regency. The research methods carried out started from exploration, design and realization of the cursed fish and bamboo batik motif entitled "Harmony of Cursed Fish and Bamboo Splashes." The results of this research patented the Harmoni Sprinkling of Cursed Fish and Bamboo motif as a typical motif of Magetan Regency by submitting an IPR application to obtain legal protection from misuse or falsification of intellectual works by other parties.