Unique Fabric Research Articles

Challenges in developing the Chinese traditional medical knowledge databases in China

This article discusses the development of a comprehensive database for traditional Chinese medical knowledge (TMK), addressing the dual goals of safeguarding this heritage and promoting its responsible utilization and dissemination, mindful of China’s cultural and historical nuances. It offers a critical analysis of the complex interplay between China’s unique historical and cultural fabric, global dynamics and the evolution of the TMK databases within the nation. The focus is on illuminating how these multifaceted elements converge to shape the way the TMK is managed and represented digitally, thereby offering insights for developing more responsive, culturally sensitive and effective TMK database systems.

The Multilingual Dynamics of Cameroon: Exploring the Influence of Mother Tongue

Cameroon, a central African country, is known for its linguistic diversity, with over 284 languages spoken within its borders. The mother tongue plays a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting identity, as it serves as a carrier of traditions, customs, and values. Speaking one's mother tongue allows for deeper connection to emotions and thoughts, leading to stronger self-expression. However, the country's official languages, English and French, can sometimes overshadow local languages, posing challenges. Despite these challenges, preserving the mother tongue is essential for national unity and promoting effective communication. Governments and educational institutions can support local languages by allocating resources, creating policies for inclusion, and encouraging language maintenance and revitalization efforts. This approach fosters unity and celebrates the unique linguistic fabric of Cameroon, allowing the country to continue to prosper and maintain cultural vibrancy.

Rationalising violence: Leros

The paper considers Leros in the Greek Dodecanese as a case study in the history of rationalist architecture of the fascist Italian regime, implicating varied forms of surveillance, exile, detainment, and incarceration. The paper explores the enduring legacy and impact the colonial and military architecture, policy, and planning have had on urban and architectural forms, local labour economies, and the community that continues to the present day. The research spans from the Italian occupation of Leros to the establishment of detention centres for refugees today, following the chronologically overlapping trans-institutional transformation of Italian military and medical infrastructures into notorious mental health care facilities and camps for political prisoners and violently displaced children from mainland Greece. The paper focuses on the relationships established by the plan, the architecture, the strict imposition of gerarchia [hierarchy], as defined elsewhere by Diane Ghirardo, and associated governing frameworks, which established a unique urban form and social fabric. The paper explores not only the aesthetic and formal qualities of the architectural object but also the socio-political diagram embedded in the logic of the ambitious building programme of the Italian occupation. It will further examine the spatial tactics and policies that supported Italian control and, consequently, the gradual erosion of agrarian traditions and capabilities of the local population, forcing them into a complex co-dependence. It is precisely the interdependence and co-existence of architecture and labour that perpetuates the island’s role as an apparatus of control, creating a carceral campus of surveillance and exile.

Novel okra woven fabric reinforced polylactic acid composites: Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties

AbstractContemporary researchers are directing attention towards enhancing the structural integrity of biodegradable matrices, such as polylactic acid (PLA), through the incorporation of plant fibers. The utilization of novel fibers is becoming more prevalent to achieve the specific demands of composite applications, particularly in the automotive and packaging fields. Woven fabrics are commonly favored for reinforcing composites due to their elevated specific strength and dimensional stability. In pursuit of this context, we have developed a unique woven fabric using 100% okra fiber and utilized it in the production of PLA biocomposites. This approach was made due to the unexplored potential of okra woven fabric in the field of composite manufacturing. To optimize the performance of the composites, three distinct weight proportions of okra woven fabric (OWF) were chosen, including 20%, 30%, and 40%. The obtained composites were mechanically, morphologically, and thermally characterized. The manufactured composite's maximum tensile and thermal property was attained by adding 20% OWF to the PLA. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that 20% OWF composite possessed superior fiber‐matrix adhesion, improving all properties' efficacy. The overall findings reveal that the OWF/PLA composites are promising as a green material for applications in the automotive and packaging industries.Highlights A novel class of composite has been created using 100% okra woven fabric. The composite with 20% fabric content showed the best mechanical properties. Thermal properties of composites are also optimized using 20% fabric content. SEM confirms the strong fiber‐matrix bonding of 20% OWF/PLA composites. The composites are suitable for automotive and packaging applications.

EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AMONG PROFESSIONALS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

The research delves into the realm of emotional well-being among professionals engaged in a spectrum of creative industries, including but not limited to publishing, media, graphic design, music, film, information technology (IT), and software development. The primary objective is to examine how individual emotions and professional responsibilities interact within the creative sectors. The study on the emotional well-being of professionals in CI utilized quantitative research methods for the collection of numerical data, enabling measurements and statistical analysis. In addition to employing general scientific methods for results analysis, surveys were used for data collection. The study unfolds under thematic headings, each elucidating layers of understanding. Through this comprehensive lens, the aim is to unravel the emotional threads that weave the unique fabric of professional life within the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of CI. Acknowledging the emotional nuances embedded in creative work fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges, motivations, and inherent complexities that sculpt the professional lives of individuals in creative fields.

“Evaluation of physico-mechanical properties of naturally dyed betel-nut leaf plate (BLPF) – Banana blended fabric”

Betel-nut leaf plate fiber (BLPF) is a lingo-cellulosic natural fiber that can be used to make eco-friendly and biodegradable blended or hybrid fabric with Banana fiber. In the world of organic textiles, naturally dyed BLPF-Banana fiber can be used for wearable products and satisfy health and hygiene issues. BLPF and Banana fiber can be good natural fibers for hybrid fabrics despite being considered waste materials. In this research work, both of the fibers were pretreated carefully to get the desired fineness, color, flexibilities, etc., which are necessary to manufacture fabric. BLPF-Banana woven (1 × 1) hybrid fabric was developed where 12 Ne Banana yarns were used in the warp direction, and 20 Ne BLPF yarns were used in the weft direction and it was dyed naturally with Turmeric. Evaluations of different physico-mechanical properties; tensile strength (854.9 N), tearing strength (14.5 N), stiffness (3.1 N), crease recovery (75° angle), and fabric thickness (1.33 mm) of naturally dyed BLPF-Banana blended fabric were tested, and found satisfactory. SEM, FTIR, and Water vapor transmission tests were also conducted in this study. It attempted to turn the wastages into an asset to make a unique biodegradable BLPF-Banana hybrid fabric by blending two types of natural fibers with the help of natural dyeing substance; it could be a good replacement for synthetic blended fabric.

Enhancing Disaster Resilience and Long-Term Sustainability: Adaptive and Cultural Architectural Designs of Saudi Arabia

In the heart of Saudi Arabia, a nation grappling with multifaceted climate change challenges, a transformative architectural paradigm has emerged. The region contends with rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, water scarcity, and the looming specter of sea-level rise. In response, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an architectural revolution—a fusion of adaptive designs with a profound respect for cultural heritage. This research explores the profound implications of integrating adaptive and culturally nuanced architectural designs into Saudi Arabia\'s unique socio-ecological fabric. A comprehensive methodology, combining a meticulous literature review, in-depth case studies, insightful expert interviews, and data analysis, provides a multifaceted exploration into the realms of energy efficiency, water usage, disaster resilience, cultural preservation, and community acceptance. The findings underscore the marked improvement in energy efficiency achieved through innovative cooling techniques, passive solar design, and energy-efficient materials. This contributes substantially to long-term sustainability. Additionally, sustainable architectural features, such as water-efficient fixtures and innovative landscaping approaches, have led to a significant reduction in water usage, preserving scarce water resources. These designs effectively preserve the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia, ensuring the continuity of cultural identity. The amalgamation of cultural elements and adaptive features in architectural designs stands as a testament to long-term sustainability, reducing resource consumption, energy usage, and environmental impact. Furthermore, adaptive designs have notably elevated disaster resilience, fortifying structures against extreme heat, sandstorms, and heavy rainfall. The confluence of traditional and adaptive architectural elements has resulted in robust structures that can withstand environmental challenges, minimizing infrastructure damage, and safeguarding cultural assets. Lastly, the incorporation of cultural elements in architectural designs has garnered high levels of community acceptance and appreciation, fostering a sense of connection and belonging.

'Welbedacht is a beautiful place': Community insights on placemaking and social transformation in a state resettlement programme in eThekwini, Durban, South Africa.

ABSTRACT: Welbedacht East (Welbedacht hereafter), situated in the margins of Durban's peripheral south, was a resettlement area for one of eThekwini Municipality's largest slum clearance projects in history. With long work commutes, few income opportunities, and minimal state-provided social facilities, the project is considered to be badly located (Sokhela 2006). The authors entered Welbedacht to profile this almost forgotten space, documenting its emergent practices of community care, integration, and resilience. Initiated after the July 2021 social unrest in KwaZulu Natal, this research explores the impact of the rioting in a racially and culturally diverse township. As engaged scholars, we sought first-hand knowledge of Welbedacht's unique social fabric, connecting its residents to government actors and to the wider public. Over nearly two years, we observed how residents of state-provided housing make sense of place and belonging, and how social networks counter deficits in infrastructure and state-delivered services. Wise local governance, we argue, requires the provision of infrastructure in collaboration with local residents who we contend are the most crucial resource. The intention of co-created infrastructure is to reduce community marginalisation and promote upward mobility, recognising that people are infrastructure and have agency. Through government partnership, small changes can impact massively in meeting such a community's needs. This accompaniment as a governance practice reduces harm and optimises emergent coping capacities.

Optimization Strategy of Commercial Space in Xianyukou Hutong Based on Kernel Density and Space Syntax

Beijing Xianyukou Hutong (hutong refers to historical and cultural block in Chinese) occupies an important geographical location with unique urban fabric, and after years of renewal and protection, the commercial space of Xianyukou Street and has gained some recognition. This article Xianyukou takes commercial hutong in Beijing as an example, spatial analysis was carried out using methods like GIS kernel density method, space syntax after site investigation and research. Based on the street space problems found, this paper then puts forward strategies to improve and upgrade Xianyukou Street’s commercial space and improve businesses in Xianyukou Street and other similar hutong.

Assessing the COVID-19-exacerbated stigma of tourism development as perceived by destination residents

Responding to the normalised impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism development, we developed and tested a comprehensive model to investigate how the pandemic-exacerbated stigma of tourism is perceived by local destination residents and elicits their attitudinal proclivity towards local tourism recovery as mediated by felt relative deprivation. Meanwhile, collectivism was conceptualised as a moderating context in the framework, encapsulating the unique social fabric of China and its stifling “dynamic zero COVID” policy. Our study was conducted in Suzhou, which is a popular Chinese tourist destination in which large-scale compulsory antigen testing, lockdown, and quarantine measures were imposed on locals after three tourists contracted COVID-19 in November 2021. The structural equation modelling results indicate that relative deprivation mediated the positive relationship between perceptions of pandemic-exacerbated stigma of tourism and support for local tourism recovery. However, collectivism was found to have enhanced rather than attenuated both the direct and mediating effects of relative deprivation on support for local tourism recovery. Our study contributes to the literature by integrating the measurement of stigma perceptions into research on pandemic impacts on destination tourism development and expanding theoretical boundaries on resident responses to tourism in the time of COVID-19.

Measuring spatial accessibility to refuge green space after earthquakes: A case study of Nanjing, China.

The construction of refuge spaces in rapidly urbanizing historic cities is a challenging task owing to their complex urban form, unique urban fabric, and historic preservation requirements. Refuge green space (RGS) is a green space that can serve as an emergency shelter in cities, providing a flexible means to increase the emergency shelter capacity for rapidly urbanized historic cities. After major earthquakes, spatial accessibility to GRSs is a critical planning strategy for disaster prevention and emergency response in historic cities. To match the RGS planning with the emergency service demand, we must examine the spatial disparity in access to existing RGSs. In this study, the urban area of Nanjing was selected as the target region to analyze the spatial disparity in access to RGSs using the Gaussian two-step floating catchment area method at four evacuation times (10, 20, 30, and 60 min). The results showed that the spatial accessibility exhibited clustering characteristics, where high-accessibility spaces were mainly distributed in the northern and southern regions of Nanjing. The increase in the evacuation time improved accessibility to RGSs, but the existing RGSs still could not sufficiently satisfy the emergency shelter needs of citizens. Based on the bivariate local Moran’s I analysis of the RGS accessibility and population density, the spatial mismatch regions were dominant in the center of the urban area. These findings not only are expected to assist emergency planners by improving their strategic plans for emergency shelter investment in Nanjing and their ability to respond to catastrophic earthquakes, but also provide a strong reference for the construction of a safe environment in other rapidly developing historic cities that face earthquake threats.

Rediscovering value through crafting plastic bags

As a fibre artist, I have tried to create unique work that differentiates from contemporary art and historical art forms. One such attempt involves my work using plastic bags and the resulting outcomes, which began with my interest in yarn. Many factors determine the quality of a material but a common characteristic is that a textile has its roots in yarn. I questioned ‘what if the yarn changes? – that is, if the materials sourced for yarn production change, before conceptualizing a specific artefact, the yarn can become a unique fabric in itself’. After a long series of tests with different materials, I chose to use the plastic bag, which has astounding potential as an art/craft material. My aim was to return the practicality of an everyday object back into everyday life. By giving a new value to the plastic bags’ original function of holding and moving things, I intended to unveil questions of ‘utility’ and ‘meaning’. In addition to its physical properties and material potential, the plastic bag broadened my conceptual framework of meaningful craft practice. When plastic bags first appeared, they were a symbol of hygiene and convenience in modern life. However, this ground-breaking material has since turned out to be a main culprit of environmental destruction; these contradictory perspectives representing contrasting ‘values’. Through my extensive work with recycled plastic bags, mainly sourced through waste streams, I have discovered further values and realize that the utility and value of an object (existence) are not fixed, but are dependent on the gaze and attitude of the viewer or user. In this article, I convey what I have found and realized through hand crafted yarn production and weaving techniques and hope it will lead to the discovery of further values for new audiences.

Towards heritage design guidelines for new constructions in Heritage districts in Egypt Case study: El-Mokhtalat District in Mansoura city

Mansoura city which is located at Northeast of Cairo is considered one of the Egyptian cities that has urban heritage sites and heritage assets that resulted from different periods from the date of the city’s construction in 1219 until the mid of 20th century, as well as, the fusion of the cultures of the Egyptian and the foreign communities who had been accommodated the city when it was an intermediary center for the trade of agricultural crops in the Delta region. The unique urban heritage fabric of the city center of Mansoura has the features of the both of European architectural styles and traditional Egyptian architectural styles. Until September 2019, Mansoura city has 142 listed heritage buildings that have been listed by the ministry of culture and three monuments listed by the ministry of antiquities. The city also has urban heritage sites such as El-Sekka ElGedida, El-Hossinyia, El-Abbassi and El-Mokhatalat districts. Recently, the urban fabric of these urban heritage sites has been threatened by building new constructions in these sites, that their facades have architectural designs don’t compatible with the heritage character of the heritage site or the adjacent heritage buildings. This distorts the character of the heritage areas as a whole, cuts off their homogeneity, distorts their distinctive features, and losses their values. The inventory Committee of Ad-dakahlyia governorate has recommended to list two heritage areas in Mansoura city as heritage sites (one of them is El-Mokhtalat district that is the case study of the research), the recommendations of the committee have included developing design guidelines for the new constructions within these areas after the approval of listing these sites. The research highlights on the problem of designing the facades of the new constructions in the heritage sites in Egypt, the research adopted El-Mokhtalt district in Mansoura as a case study and a model for the heritage sites in Egypt. The unique values of these sites require an appreciation and understanding of the structure of the urban heritage fabric, good management, and practice in designing the facades of the new constructions by set design guidelines for them, that ensure preservation of the homogeneous of the character of the heritage site and the protection of the unique spirit of the site from any unplanned interventions that may threaten it or cause visual disharmony of it or causing to loss its values ​​and features. The research aims to preserve the heritage character of the heritage sites and its visual harmony by reviving the elements of the heritage architectural styles in the facades of new buildings by developing heritage design guidelines that can be used for new constructions. The research highlights on the basic rules of the new constructions within the heritage districts, then, the research conducted a comparative study of the approved design guidelines for three heritage sites (Khedive Cairo district, Alexandria city, Port Fuad city) of total eight heritage sites that have been set recently for the first time in Egypt by the national organization for urban harmony (NOUH) which has been affiliated to the Ministry of culture. The research selects these three sites because they are located in different sized cities, they are similar in being waterfronts “river Nile for khedive Cairo, Mediterranean Sea for Alexandria, Suez Canal for Port Fuad”, and most of their heritage buildings belonging to European architectural styles which also are characterized the heritage buildings of El-Mokhtalat district in Mansoura that is also a waterfront overlooking the river Nile. The outputs of the comparative study has applied to the case study (El-Mokhatalt district) after analyzing the design and architectural elements of the facades of its heritage buildings to set design guidelines of new constructions within the district such as ( buildings’ heights, buildings’ ratio, setbacks, facade architectural styles, the shape of openings, corbels, handrails, building’s roof, columns, the pediment of facades, and ornaments) to preserve the heritage character and achieve visual harmony of the heritage district

Living Heritage in the Urban Landscape. Case Study of the Budapest World Heritage Site Andrássy Avenue

Historic allées and urban avenues reflect a far-sighted and forward-thinking design attitude. These compositions are the living witnesses of olden times, suggesting permanence. However, the 20th century’s urban development severely damaged the environment, therefore hundred-year-old mature trees are relatively rare among city avenues’ stands. Due to the deteriorated habitat conditions, replantation may be necessary from time to time. However, there are a large number of replanted allées and urban avenues considered historical monuments, according to the relevant international literature in urban and living heritage’s preservation. The renewal often results in planting a different, urban tolerant taxon, as seen in several examples reviewed. Nevertheless, the allée remains an essential urban structural element, though often with a changed character. The Budapest Andrássy Avenue, a city and nature connection defined in the late 19th century’s urban landscape planning, aimed to offer a splendid link between city core and nature in Városliget Public Park. The 19–20th century’s history and urban development are well documented in Hungarian and several English publications, though current tree stock stand and linear urban green infrastructure as part of the urban landscape need a detailed survey. The site analyses ran in 2020–early 2021 created a basis for assessing the allées and the whole avenue as an urban ecosystem and a valuable case study of contemporary heritage protection problems. Andrassy Avenue, the unique urban fabric, architecture, and promenades have been a world heritage monument of cultural value since 2002. The allées became endangered despite reconstruction type maintenance efforts. The presented survey analyses the living heritage’s former renewal programs and underlines the necessity of new reconstruction concepts in urban heritage protection. We hypothesize that urban green infrastructure development, the main issue in the 21st century to improve the urban ecological system and human liveability, may support heritage protection. The Budapest World Heritage Site is worthwhile for a complex renewal where the urban green ecosystem supply and liveable, pedestrian-friendly urban open space system are at the forefront to recall the once glorious, socially and aesthetically attractive avenue.

A Unique Japanese Woven Silk Fabric “Yuki-tsumugi”

A Unique Japanese Woven Silk Fabric “Yuki-tsumugi”

Synthesis of conductive polyaniline-carbon nanofiber nanocomposite with chenille like morphology for photocatalytic coatings applications

Pristine carbon nanofibers (CNF) have been dispersed with a non-ionic surfactant, Triton X-100 and then acid oxidized (in H2SO4: HNO3, acid ratio 3:1). This ensures a consistent dispersion with attachments of water soluble functional groups (−COOH and OSO3H). Subsequently polyaniline (PANICNF) based nanocomposites, were prepared at low temperature (0–5) ˚C via in-situ polymerization approach. Triton X-100 facilitates the dispersion of bundled CNF, thereby assisting PANI molecules to uniformly coat the edge and surface sites of CNF. This gives rise to a unique core-shell structure with chenille like appearance (PANI@CNF), implying emeraldine PANICNF nanocomposite forms an interpenetrating network. A bandgap of∼1.37 eV as compared to PANI (3.17 eV) calculated using UV–vis Tauc plot curve fit shows that this unique morphology proves to be a boon for the photocatalytic coating formulation. Spectroscopic study also show that the obtained quinoid to benzenoid ring peak ratio for PANI is 1:0.992 and for PANI/CNF is 1:0.996 which is almost equal to one and is thus highly conductive. CNF prompts enhanced polaron movement from valence to conduction band in PANI/CNF while also acting as the acceptor layer to the quinoid rings in PANI which is the donor layer. A linear ohmic graph for PANI/CNF coatings was obtained using I–V (current-voltage) characteristic curves. Thus PANI/CNF nanocomposite coatings possessing a unique fuzzy fabric (chenille) like core-shell morphology has a tunable band gap, enhanced surface area and improved charge transfer properties and are potentially active photovoltaic coatings for environmentally exposed surfaces.

MORPHOLOGY OF A SACRED URBAN LANDSCAPE: THE CASE STUDY OF SYLHET CITY, BANGLADESH

This study investigates how different religious streams influence the morphological development of a historic city by giving a unique identity as a sacred landscape. Sylhet city, which is popularly known as the spiritual capital of Bangladesh, has been shaped by two different spiritual streams over years. From thousand years Sylhet is known for a transitional hub of political, cultural, ethnical and religious migration which shaped a unique urban fabric in the morphology of this city. The spirituality of Sylhet deeply influenced by two major streams of religious philosophy of both Islam and Hinduism, not in conventional form but in form or Sufism and Vaishnavism which is deeply rooted in a spirit of mysticism, humanity, and self-consciousness. God is prayed here not in form of temples or mosques but in Akhadas (informal shrine) and Mazars (tomb of saints, places are a mediator between creator and creation. These ritual centers also turned to be the focal point of the city surrounded by public spaces, road networks, commercial centers through the juxtaposition of sacred space and community space. Truly Mazars and Akhadas are a center of cultural transition beyond language, geography and race to shape this sacred land a spiritual identity and symbol of faith. This study focuses on these paradigms in terms of architecture and urban design to make a new approach to redefine the understanding of Sylhet city for future researchers and historians.

Coronavirus Disease 2019: The Success Story from Kerala, India

Kerala, a state in the southern part of India, has recently been in the news for its successful handling of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Here, we briefly share the various factors leading to this success so that these can be learning points for others. The successes of the State's strategies are attributed to a multitude of factors. A firm rooting on evidence-based public health, the high rate of literacy among its population, the investment in universal health care, the unique sociocultural and political fabric, and the strict but humane approach of the bureaucrats and civilians alike are some of the factors that played a key role. It is a reflection of the consistent efforts of the State in diverting significant resources every year toward building public health infrastructure, trusting village-level bodies with autonomy and funds, and promoting shared values that encourage social cooperation. The multidisciplinary teams provided counseling and psychosocial support for people in isolation and quarantine. The focus was also on tackling the stigma surrounding the virus. There are also lessons to be learned from how Kerala treated its migrant population of workers, rechristened as “guest workers.” Thus, a multipronged approach, based on a combination of science and social–humanitarian values, was successful in meeting this challenge.

Investigations on Structural, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Banana Fabrics for Use in Leather Goods Application

ABSTRACT Leather, a unique bio fabric, is obtained by a process called tanning of the raw hides and skins. The insufficient supplies and high cost of genuine leather has brought about the demand for synthetic leather. Nowadays, consumers are becoming more and more aware of environmental issues and hence there is an urgent need for eco-friendly biodegradable materials. Banana fiber has been found to be a potential reinforcement in thermoplastic, thermoset, and rubber matrices. In this study, three types of banana fabric have been chosen and analyzed for physical, morphological and thermal properties. It was found that most of the physical properties of banana-based fabrics are comparable to that of buffalo shrunken grain leather used for leather goods application. The rub and light fastness properties of banana fabrics are better than that of buffalo shrunken grain leather. Scanning electron microscopic analysis and FT-IR provided convincing evidence for characteristic fiber pattern in the individual fiber bundles (yarn). The thermal decomposition behavior of banana fabrics seems to have uniform weight loss during decomposition. The results of this study suggest that the identified banana fabrics can be used for making a variety of products in combination with leather for several applications.

PEMETAAN DAN ANALISIS KOMPETENSI INTI PADA VALUE CHAIN KRE ALANG SEBAGAI PRODUK KHAS SUMBAWA

Kre Alang is the unique fabric of Sumbawa which is the identity of the people of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara. At present developments, Kre Alang is not only owned by Sumbawa residents. At present, the production of 1 sheet of Kre Alang requires more than 1 month. While the selling price of one sheet of Kre Alang is above 1.5 million rupiah. The high processing time and selling price is a challenge for Kre Alang UKM to meet the high demand. Product competitiveness is obtained through seeking the right strategy. To optimize the potential of UKM Kre Alang, it is necessary to formulate a development strategy that can eliminate the various obstacles faced. The strategic approach that will be used is value chain analysis, where in the value chain analysis it can be used as a strategic analysis tool used to better understand competitive advantage, where companies can increase value added and reduce costs so they can make businesses more competitive. Value chain analysis is carried out with 4 main stages, namely primary and secondary data collection relating to the actors of each value chain, activities carried out by actors in each value added value chain and the final value of each value chain. Based on the research that has been done, the results obtained in the form of value chain mapping consisting of the main actors are suppliers, craftsmen, wholesalers and retailers. Based on the value chain analysis, the core competency that can be the basis for the competitive advantage of Kre alang craftsmen in Sumbawa is the ability of the craftsmen in the weaving process which is not easily imitated by other weavers.