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The current research examines how the knowledge that a product is made using a traditional method influences perceptions of its quality. We propose that consumers believe that a brand using traditional methods is beneficial for society because it is concerned about cultural preservation and this belief has a positive effect on perceived quality. Six experimental studies show that consumers evaluate products produced with a method described as traditional to be higher in quality than similar products that are not described as traditionally made and this effect is mediated by the belief that the brand is beneficial for society. Consistent with this theory, the positive effect of traditional production on perceived quality is attenuated when consumers view the brand to be unconcerned about cultural preservation, such as when the use of a traditional method is framed as a follower strategy (i.e. it imitates the actions of other brands) or when the brand is a multinational company. By showing that the mere mention of a traditional method can be another subtle way to position a brand as a moral actor, these findings contribute to the understanding of the link between perceived social responsibility and product evaluations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the multifaceted ways local communities in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia perceive the occupation of handicrafts. How the local community (in a socio-cultural context) views the occupation of handcraft is the central research question of this paper. Qualitative research approaches are utilized to collect data. Specifically, observation and interviews with handicraft workers, religious leaders, and non-handicraft workers are used to collect feasible facts for this paper. The study reveals intricate views shaped by socio-cultural contexts, traditions, and lived experiences about handicraft occupation. The local community prevails positive links between handicraft materials and cultural heritage and artistic expression, whereas negative stereotypes and mythical beliefs and stories impact social standing and career choices in handicraft occupation. The paper argues for a nuanced understanding of community perceptions of how handicraft occupation affects the lives of handicraft workers and the opportunities of handicraft occupation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the swift advancement of electronic commerce platforms, handicraft artisans have expeditious access to national and international markets. This has led to the survival of unique handicraft products that were on the brink of extinction. In light of the growing significance of online review, the scrutiny of user-generated online content has garnered substantial attention and is being used as a valuable tool for handicraft products, both within the entrepreneurs’ and academic community. This study aims to spotlight the crucial attributes of handicraft products, derive the relationship between them, and ultimately prioritise them using data from 78377 online consumer reviews sourced from Amazon and Flipkart. The study divulges that heritage design, customer likeliness, market-driven and economic value are the foremost attributes of handicraft products within the Indian e-commerce landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The current study has presented the organizational identity model of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization of Tehran Province. This is a mixed-method (combination of qualitative and quantitative methods) and applied type of research. In the first stage, the qualitative approach was used. The statistical population in the qualitative part includes the faculty members of the Cultural Management Department and executive experts of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization of Tehran Province. In addition, 20 scientific and academic experts in culture and politics were also used. The research materials included researcher-made coding sheets, whose validity was confirmed by the members of the Delphi group, and reliability was calculated with the P-Scott criterion as 0.95. The statistical population in the second stage of the research study are the employees of cultural organizations and institutions, which are about 250 people. Based on Cochran's formula, the sample size was estimated to be 160 people. After collecting the data, the data were analyzed at two descriptive levels using statistical indicators (like frequency, percentage, and average); the inferential level of confirmatory factor analysis was run using Spss 22, Lisrel 8.54, and Excel. The results indicated that the factors related to the organizational identity model of the Organization of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Tehran Province were placed in the form of 13 categories and five dimensions of critical factors (organizational identity of employees), causal conditions, contextual conditions, intervening conditions, strategies, and consequences. Besides, it showed that among the dimensions of the organizational identity model of the Organization of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Tehran Province, the dimension of causal conditions with an average of (0.90) has the most significant impact and the dimension of consequences with an average of (0.53) has the most negligible impact on the organizational identity of the Organization of Cultural Heritage, tourism and handicrafts of Tehran province. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between work-related factors, perceived work fatigue (PWF) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among handicraft artisans. 364 artisans participated in a questionnaire survey, and a structural equation model (SEM) was developed to explore the direct and indirect relationships between these factors using partial least squares analysis. The SEM explained 98.2% of the variance in MSDs and revealed that exposure to biomechanical factors had a direct impact on PWF and MSDs, with PWF mediating the effect of biomechanical factors on MSDs. Additionally, job demand was found to be positively associated with MSDs, while job control and social support reduced the risk of MSDs. The findings underscore the importance of strategic initiatives to mitigate the risk of developing MSDs among artisans. The study also highlights the potential of SEM as a novel framework for understanding the complex pathogenesis of MSDs in occupational health research. Practitioner summary: The study sought to comprehensively examine the intricate relationships among work-related factors, PWF, and MSDs. To achieve this, an SEM approach was employed to capture both direct and indirect relationships between these factors, employing partial least squares analysis. Findings revealed SEM as an innovative framework for understanding the intricate development of MSDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building something with your hands, whether a piece of furniture, a scarf, or a vase, triggers a unique mental process enhancing a feeling of well‐being. Various research studies explore the potential effects of diverse types of activities involving hand labor. This scoping review analyzes 181 such studies spanning multiple disciplines (psychology, marketing, technology, design, health), and explores the richness of these activities and their distinct effects on individual and societal well‐being. Through this comprehensive analysis, the review enhances the understanding of the effects of handmade activities on consumer well‐being and advances marketing knowledge within the broader context of well‐being. Additionally, it probes into the commonalities among different academic theories, identifying gaps in existing marketing and psychology research and proposing paths for future exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study attempted to present the professional development programs and its implication to knowledge, practice, and efficacy of teachers and pupils' learning outcomes. Descriptive-correlational research method was utilized and the Statistical tools used in the study were mean, standard deviation, frequency count, and percentages to analyze the extent of the professional development program, the level of pupils' learning outcomes. Pearson-Product Moment Correlation was utilized to ascertain the significant relationship between the level of pupils; learning outcomes and the extent of teachers' professional development program. Findings revealed that professional development program had a high impact to teachers' knowledge and teachers' practice but it has a very high impact on teachers' efficacy. Additionally, there more pupils who had "satisfactory" learning outcomes. It was also found out in the statistical treatment of data that teachers' knowledge, practice, and efficacy do not significantly correlate to pupils' learning outcomes. As a summary, pupils' learning outcomes was influenced by factors other than the teachers' professional development. Subsequently, it was recommended to the higher school authorities in the department to design and craft a comprehensive approach of professional development program that is inclusive to the specific learning needs of the public school learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research is to create new dimensionless relations in rigid wedge impact problems, which provides the possibility of calculating wedge kinematic parameters with acceptable accuracy. To accomplish this, the rigid wedge impact problem is simulated and validated using the Dynamic Fluid Body Interaction (DFBI) model in STAR-CCM+. In this study, new non-dimensional relations for the kinematical parameters of the wedge are derived utilising the Buckingham π theorem and data-driven analysis. It is observed that the use of appropriate dimensionless relations in any type of symmetric water impact problems involving a wedge shaped object will result in a unique diagram of each wedge kinematical parameter. This ultimately leads to the creation of two separate formulas to determine the maximum wedge acceleration value and its corresponding time. These formulas play a vital role in the design of high-speed crafts, and planing vessels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given their structural merits and electrochemical benefits, Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) hold great promise as cathode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs). However, these cathodes face formidable hurdles by structural failure and poor rate capability, primarily resulting from significant volumetric changes and sluggish kinetics during repeated intercalation/deintercalation of bulky K+ ions. Theoretically, the study reveals explicitly that quaternary medium‐entropy PBAs (Q‐ME‐PBAs), composed of Fe, Ni, Co, and Cu, demonstrate minimal lattice volume variations and low diffusion barriers during K+ ion interactions. This endows Q‐ME‐PBA with favorable ability to induce significant 3D lattice distortion, enabling the material to endure structural alterations during K+ ion movements and reinforce phase stability. Consequently, leveraging the structural and compositional advantages, the resultant Q‐ME‐PBAs cathode showcases exceptional cycling performance, maintaining over 90% capacity retention after 300 cycles at 0.25 C with a high initial coulombic efficiency of 94.4% and retaining 74.7% capacity even after an ultra‐long 10 000 cycles at 3.75 C over 147 days. Notably, full cells paired with hard carbon and graphite anodes show outstanding cycling stability and rate capability. This study charts fresh design directions for crafting high‐performance and durable cathodes through medium‐entropy lattice engineering for advanced PIBs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study provides a comprehensive exploration of the working conditions and associated health challenges faced by carpet weavers in Kashmir. The detailed examination of various factors contributes significantly to understanding the intricacies of their daily lives and provides valuable insights into an often-overlooked aspect of occupational health. The data was collected through 22 individual interviews and 5 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). A semi-structured interview schedule was used to collect data allowing researchers to engage with participants. The results of the study emphasize that carpet weavers are not satisfied with the existing working conditions of the workshops they work in. Most carpet weavers suffer from multiple and sometimes chronic health ailments like musculoskeletal problems, respiratory problems, skin problem, fatigue and other health problems such as abdominal pain, nose problem, and anaemia owing to the unsafe working environment, long working hours, inappropriate sitting postures, poorly designed tools, exploitative circumstances, and low wages. The study recommends need for recognition of carpet weavers as vulnerable workers. The call for improved working conditions, better infrastructure, and awareness initiatives aligns with the goal of fostering a healthier and supportive environment for these workers. There is a significant need to address the identified health problems to safeguard both the carpet industry and the livelihoods of the weavers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Self-determination enhances a person's quality of life and is a fundamental human right. According to self-determination theory, autonomy is one of three basic psychological needs that must be met to experience self-determination. The overarching aim of this exploratory study was to learn about autonomy from the perspective of autistic adults with intellectual disability, including what autonomy meant and how participants wanted to be supported to be autonomous. Participants (n = 8; median age = 24) engaged in a variety of participatory methods (e.g. discussions, arts and crafts, games) during weekly sessions. These sessions took place over 7–16 weeks and were each informed by a guiding question related to autonomy. Artifacts, video or audio recordings from each session, and reflexive journals were thematically analyzed. The results support an overarching meaning of autonomy as being able to be themselves. Participants identified (1) choice and control, (2) communicating their way, and (3) safe environments as important and showed us how they wanted to be supported in each of these three areas. We also identified having autistic facilitators as an overarching strategy. These results provide a foundation for implementing change to enhance autonomy for autistic adults with intellectual disabilities. Autistic young adults with intellectual disabilities want to be autonomous but are less autonomous than other people. However, they can be autonomous with appropriate support. We wanted to learn how we can support autistic adults with intellectual disabilities to be more autonomous. We designed our study with help from five autistic community partners to make sure the research was relevant to autistic people and would improve their lives. We talked with eight autistic young adults with intellectual disabilities about autonomy. We defined "talk" as verbal language, as well as non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, vocalizations, and laughter. We did art projects and played games while we talked. We met in small groups over multiple sessions. Our participants told us that being autonomous meant being able to be themselves. They told us three main ways to support their autonomy: (1) having choice and control, (2) being able to communicate in their own way, and (3) being in a safe environment. Families, support staff, and caregivers can use this information to help autistic young adults with intellectual disabilities to be autonomous. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors review the philosophical understanding of design education in basic school education, and this suggests the need for a more contextual re-conceptualization of the topic. The article expands on an epistemological perspective on understanding the cognitive modes and the learning styles in relation to design education as a part of the basic school education. The authors re-conceptualize the topic and offer clear propositions and models for more insightful and meaningful teaching-learning. The models are examined in depth through a practice research study that explores the scope for feasibility, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of an activity-based teaching-learning, as a part of middle school craft and design education. The objective of the practice is to develop and examine an interdisciplinary teaching framework for Design Education based on the traditional approaches to design learning at Bauhaus, Ulm, and the National Institute of Design. The theoretical significance of the study is to set an example of how design sensibility and awareness can be cultivated in children through indigenous resources and strengths and art and craft heritage. The participatory visual research method is employed, in which the students present their work as learning evidence. The effectiveness of the project is further evaluated by giving the students a pre-questionnaire and a post-questionnaire to determine the enhancement in learning. The results that are drawn from this intervention aim to contribute to future practice and research in design education and the development of a framework for design education curriculum at the school level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Territorial governance has become omnipresent in all economic, political, or social discourses, it is a question of implementing dynamic processes of coordination, pooling efforts, shared visions of different actors of a territory and diverse resources (cognitive, material, and immaterial, symbolic, financial, etc.) [1,2], with the abolition of the decision-making monopoly of the State [3]. It relies on the involvement of different territorial actors in the construction of territorial policies to better align with the territorial project [4,5]. In this context, the mechanisms of coordination, co-construction, and co-decision become necessary for the realization of collective projects of the territory, and the reduction of interregional disparities. However, in Morocco, the main territorial actors, in particular, the territorial collectivises and the external services of the ministries, still preserve the classic hierarchical character of their organization, this hinders the successful implementation of these mechanisms around territorial projects. This paper highlights the role of territorial governance in the success of territorial projects by taking the example of the crafts of Fez. To this end, we will first present the state of the art of territorial governance by analyzing all the underlying theories. Then, we focus on its contribution to the success of the project of valorization of the artisanal resource of Fez in particular and the development of this territory in general. To do this, we opt for an exploratory approach through a qualitative study, via semistructured interviews with territorial actors involved in the implementation of the territorial craft project in the city of Fez. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT By examining the laboratory practices behind designing and crafting organoids—miniature, three‐dimensional cellular structures that replicate organ functions—we highlight a critical shift in biomedical research. Over the past 16 years, advances in stem cell research have transitioned from generating stem cells to utilising these cells in building sophisticated organ models and bioengineered tissues. This transition represents a significant move from the ‘what’ of cell creation to the ‘how’ of constructing and interpreting three‐dimensional human models. Through ethnographic research (including observations and interviews) in Europe and North America, we explore how organoids are constructed and the underlying logic driving their development. Our analysis underscores the growing importance of these in vitro models for human health, urging a sociological examination of their ‘near human’ status. We argue that understanding the implications of this shift—particularly how it influences perceptions of human representation and diversity in biomedical research—requires critical scrutiny from sociologists of health and illness. This paper aims to address the urgent need to investigate not just the experimental challenges but also the socio‐political dimensions of using organoids as proxies for human physiology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractAmidst the industrial decline in South America in the 1980s, and the failure of economic development projects, perspectives have shifted from industrialisation towards a focus on human development ‘by design’ and the empowerment of craftsmanship. In Chile, interactions between design and craft have increased significantly since the 1990s due to new national and international cultural policies. Efforts have been made to safeguard tradition or induce innovation through professional design to promote craft products and mediate between local and global values. This study examines the tensions in design-craft interactions, unpacking the hegemonic and paternalistic design approaches that often overshadow artisans’ innovations. Using historical and ethnographic analysis, this study focuses on Pomaire, a village renowned for its pottery tradition and cultural significance that has faced criticism from the Chilean cultural establishment for a perceived loss of tradition, with institutions favouring specific cultural expressions and modern design over artisans’ strategies. This research highlights the frictions between design and crafts in pursuing innovation and development, showing how institutional frameworks influence the recognition, valuation and commercialisation of artisanal production. It also contributes to our understanding of the power dynamics between designers and artisans, emphasising artisans’ agency in shaping their traditions amidst socioeconomic changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Spindle whorls are a kind of spinning tools of crucially important in prehistoric period. Haidai region is one of the main historical and cultural areas of prehistoric China, and had a relatively developed textile handicraft production, where a large number of spindle whorls were unearthed, including many decorated ones. In order to make clear the uses of the decorated spindle whorls and the meanings of the patterns on them, the data of prehistoric decorated spindle whorls unearthed in archaeological sites of the period from Beixin Culture to Yueshi Culture in Haidai region of China were collected and analyzed, and the morphological data (dimension and shapes) of them were compared with that of undecorated ones. The patterns on the decorated spindle whorls were analyzed and classified, and the characteristics of the patterns in different cultural periods were studied, and based on this, the purpose of making decorated spindle whorls and the function and meanings of the patterns were discussed. The results showed that the range of morphological data of the decorated spindle whorls in Haidai region is consistent with that of undecorated ones belonging to the same period and unearthed in the same site, while compared with undecorated spindle whorls, decorated ones are more affected by regional culture and thus show different features from the ones unearthed in other archaeological sites belonging to the same cultural period. It is concluded that the most basic function of the decorated spindle whorls should be as practical tools for normal spinning production, and the patterns on them should have multiple meanings such as practical, decorative, distinctive and symbolic. The study of decorated spindle whorls can help us understand the prehistoric regional culture in Haidai region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The South China Sea (SCS), one of the world's most important fishing areas, faces a looming fishing crisis. This impending catastrophe is chiefly driven by rampant overfishing and illegal activities, intensified by escalating maritime conflicts. Current research predominantly fixates on maritime territorial and sovereignty disputes, typically emphasizing the state's primary or exclusive role in the SCS fishery governance. The state centric approach, however, overlooks the integral role of substate entities. This research introduces a new dimension to the discussion, highlighting the pivotal role of subnational governments in China with an in-depth case study on the Hainan provincial government. Utilising the fragmented authoritarianism framework and through a comprehensive analysis of central and local policy documents, news reports, and academic articles, this research discerns Hainan's significant but understudied role in contributing to the SCS fishery crisis. Hainan's impact on SCS fisheries is particularly manifest in three key areas: the advocacy for outward expansion of marine fisheries, the endorsement of Hainan's Giant Clam Handicraft sectors, and the securitization of its fishing fleet in the South China Sea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Traditional handcrafting techniques used in the art of sculpting usually produce three-dimensional works of art, while modern reproducing techniques specific to copying and printing machines usually produce two-dimensional results. Mixing these techniques has had a major role in the development of recently emergent 3D digital fabrication techniques. Through a personal case study, this article discusses the similarities and differences between specific traditional additive manual processes used in the art of sculpting and additive three-dimensional modeling and 3D printing techniques. The case study showcases the hybridization of digital modeling and 3D printing processes with traditional physical handcrafting techniques to chart and inform a mixed media approach, with an array of positive outcomes in the art of sculpting and architecture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Collage is a modality of expression which involves repurposing and juxtaposing fragments. Our aim was to explore both how and what collage, as an arts-based research method, might contribute to enlivening understandings of the experiences of families affected by rare conditions. Methods: During 10 weeks of collaging workshops participants created artistic representations of their experiences. The methodology produced a convivial atmosphere where participants talked openly about everyday challenges. Results: The collages and conversations produced offer a means through which to consider the complex and multiple positions which families affected by rare disease interpolate. Particularly, the collages prompt cross-cutting thematic reflections on motherhood and care, the challenges of being heard, and balancing family life alongside medicalisation. Conclusions: The opportunity to convey topics and feelings through a medium which was both tentatively open yet conceptually complex allowed the broaching of sensitive and elusive themes in a safe, expressive, and non-threatening manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the extent of market participation among Chăm pottery producers in Vietnam and the factors that influence this extent. The research utilized the total market participation index to assess the level of market participation and Tobit regression to examine the factors influencing market participation. Primary data were collected from a sample of 150 pottery households. The study demonstrates that pottery households are involved in the market to varying degrees. Factors such as family size, hired labourers, production space, self-owned transportation, average distance to customers, amount of advertising, and credit accessibility positively affect their participation in the market. Shipping damage, government assistance, non-pottery income, and education level of household head have a negative effect. The findings indicate that government assistance should consider the requirements of pottery households to develop efficient support measures. The research serves as a useful reference for policymakers and managers in devising strategies to promote both the growth of traditional craft production and the sustained well-being of ethnic groups. This, in turn, would contribute to the overall economic advancement of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gendered order in the Soviet camp system shaped women inmates' experiences of labour and factored in their survival. This article zooms in on the published memoirs of four women political prisoners who survived the Gulag and explores how they experienced and narrated carceral labour. It focuses on three types of labour taking place in the carceral setting – forced labour, care work and clandestine crafts – and investigates the gendered dynamics that surrounded each of these interrelated types of labour. Historically‐situated forms of women inmates' constrained labour‐related agency, as the memoirs show, were diverse and not always limited to outright resistance or compliance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Encompassing many crafts, needlecraft has been popular, particularly amongst women, for centuries. This scoping review mapped and explored primary research on sewing, crocheting, knitting, lacemaking, embroidery and quilting and its impact on mental health and well-being. A comprehensive systematic search across PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and Google Scholar was conducted in January 2024, identifying 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Four themes (and 15 subthemes) emerged from the data: (1) mental well-being; (2) social connection, sense of value and belonging; (3) sense of purpose, achievement and satisfaction; and (4) self-identity, family, culture and legacy. The review showed that needlecraft has an overwhelmingly positive effect on mental health and general well-being. This scoping review may be used to inform mental health nurses and other professionals of the benefits of needlecraft for a wide variety of consumers and may also find application in the well-being of healthcare workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional culture handicraft products have reflected to the culture and heritage of the region from which they originate. These products are typically unique, exhibiting the artisan's skill and creativity. Ensuring consistent quality can be difficult due to the handmade nature of products that leading to variability that might not meet consumer expectations and successful in the market. For it successful, innovation is always referred and considered for business success and survive in the global as well as competitiveness in the marketplace. Through innovation in traditional culture handicraft product development can lead to a new breath and sustainable in the market. In modern uses, an integrating with the modern design elements able to create the products appeal to contemporary tastes. However, the development a new innovative traditional culture handicraft product always lacks innovation strategy. Hence, the research aims to develop a new framework that integrate the design value related culture and aesthetic elements toward marketability. In this research, it was specifically evaluated the traditional culture handicraft product in Linxia, Gansu Province as a case study. To provide the background and critical issue, the comprehensive literature review was conducted with emphasis on design value, culture, and aesthetic of Linxia traditional culture handicraft products. Furthermore, the empirical investigation also conducted involved with the design experts and experienced product users through Sampling Product Analysis of Brick Carving of Linxia attempt to recognise the valuable product elements. The result found and recognised twenty-nine (29) design value related culture and aesthetic elements that significantly contribute toward marketability of Linxia traditional culture handicraft products. In addition, a new framework namely Design Value Product Culture Aesthetic (DVPCA) was developed as become a guidance for designers and craft practitioners in the development of a new Linxia traditional culture handicraft product in Hetaomin toward marketability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Despite an extensive body of research on job crafting, our understanding of how bottom‐up job crafting behaviors interact with top‐down job design in influencing employee effectiveness remains limited. Drawing on conservation of resources theory, we developed and tested a theoretical framework to examine the implications of daily promotion‐ versus prevention‐oriented relational job crafting on employees' energy and subsequent task performance, in the context of relational job design (i.e., task interdependence). To test our theorizing, we conducted two experience‐sampling studies over 10 workdays with full‐time employees across various organizations (Study 1: Nday‐level = 845, Nperson‐level = 126; Study 2: Nday‐level = 793, Nperson‐level = 108). Multilevel path modeling indicated promotion‐oriented relational job crafting was positively associated with subsequent task performance by increasing energy levels (Study 2), particularly when task interdependence was low (Study 1). In contrast, prevention‐oriented relational job crafting was energy depleting in low‐task‐interdependent contexts (Study 2) but increased employees' energy in high‐task‐interdependent contexts (Study 1). Our findings suggest different forms of day‐to‐day relational job crafting behaviors are relevant for employees' energy and performance, but their effectiveness may depend on the relational job‐design context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This systematic literature review (SLR) explores the integration of co-design within the domain of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) handicrafts to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Traditional handicrafts, enriched with cultural significance and economic potential, face challenges such as competition with mass-produced goods, loss of intergenerational skills, and difficulties in integrating modern design practices. Co-design, a collaborative process involving multiple stakeholders, offers a potential solution to these challenges. This review synthesizes findings from various studies to identify key themes, trends, and gaps in the literature. It aims to provide insights for policymakers, designers, and cultural practitioners to enhance the sustainability and cultural relevance of traditional handicrafts through co-design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper studies the factors that affect the innovative development and value creation of traditional handicrafts. Traditional handicraft plays an important role in inheriting the essence of national culture, but it has suffered from the impact in the process of modern industrialization and is faced with problems such as industrial contraction and the plight of craftsmen. Based on semi-structured interviews of traditional handicrafts, this paper adopts the grounded theory method and selects 10 practitioners, enterprises and scholars of traditional handicrafts in Yunnan region as research objects through convenient sampling and theoretical sampling. The research found that product development and innovation, and the protection and inheritance of traditional skills are the core abilities of traditional handicrafts. Product Development and innovation Enhance the market competitiveness and economic value of handicrafts through the integration of modern design elements, the use of modern technology, and cross-border cooperation. The preservation and inheritance of traditional skills through professional training, detailed documentation, and policy support to ensure the excellence and continuity of skills. At the same time, key factors such as cultural inheritance, talent cultivation, brand building, policy support, and transportation conditions provide a favorable development environment and support through cultural activities, career development opportunities, modern marketing methods, legal protection, and infrastructure improvement. Through these comprehensive effects, traditional handicrafts, governments, and enterprises can clarify the direction of development, jointly promote the innovative development and value creation of traditional handicrafts, and enhance their market competitiveness, cultural value, and social identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The inheritance of traditional handicraft of intangible cultural heritage is facing an unprecedented crisis. The essence of inheritance is the process of imparting and inheriting from master to apprentice, but there is acute shortage of research about the parties, the relationship and the behavior of inheritance. Therefore, choosing inherited behavior as a starting point to explore the inner formation mechanism of master and apprentice inheritance in traditional handicraft, as well as determining the influencing factors of the inheritance, have important theoretical value and practical significance for the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. Using 4 traditional handicraft inheritance institutions in China as case objects, 37 inheritance parties and 21 mentoring matching groups were interviewed. Through standard case analysis and three-step coding method of grounded theory, it is found that skill generation involves the stages of inquiry, interaction and feedback, as well as the following steps:cognition of skill generation, coupling of skill generation, automation of skill generation, etc. Through coding, 12 categories and 33 specific influencing factors are identified. Among them, individual factors influence interaction relation, and the interaction relation has a concrete influence on the process of inheritance, affecting the ultimate effect of inheritance. This study is of reference value for improving the relationship between masters and apprentices and promoting the effective inheritance of traditional handicraft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Women's empowerment is a complex concept entailing many internal and external factors. This research article explores the role of Khatwa appliqué, a traditional textile craft predominantly practised by women, in driving social and economic empowerment among craftswomen in Bihar, India. The methodology involves interviewing the accomplished craftswomen and developing individual case studies. The research examines the narratives of these master artisans, with a keen focus on comprehending how engagement in Khatwa appliqué has been instrumental in their empowerment journey. It also delves into the sources of inspiration, techniques and materials employed in this historically utilitarian craft – Khatwa appliqué. Our findings indicate that the Khatwa craft may have played a substantial role in advancing the socio-economic empowerment of craftswomen. The craft seems to have contributed significantly to improving their financial independence, increasing their mobility, heightening their levels of awareness and cultivating their self-confidence. Together, these outcomes have resulted in an overall enhancement of their socio-economic status, resulting in a heightened level of empowerment. The research findings contribute to the limited but growing literature on the role of crafts on several facets of women's empowerment in Bihar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The traditional Dong handicrafts of Sanjiang, rooted in the cultural heritage of the Dong ethnic group face challenges in retaining their market relevance while preserving their traditional characteristics. Despite their cultural and historical significance, these handicrafts struggle to meet the growing demands of the modern cultural and creative industries, leading to declining sales. This study examines the traditional handicrafts of the Dong community in China. It produces a theoretical framework that can be applied to revitalize them by focusing on three key areas: product development, craft branding and marketing strategies. The paper specifically explores traditional practices such as textile dyeing, wooden architecture construction, and silver craftsmanship, highlighting their cultural and economic importance in contemporary contexts. This research employs a case study method. Data collection process involved gathering and analyzing information from academic journals, government reports, and published magazines. It concludes that the marketability of Dong handicrafts could be enhanced through the development of innovative craft branding strategies that integrate traditional craftsmanship with modern design and technologies while safeguarding their cultural heritage. By employing insights from product development branding and marketing strategies, the paper proposes solutions to revitalize and sustain Dong handicraft traditions in the face of modernization and globalization. The research confirms that traditional Dong handicrafts, despite facing challenges from modernization, globalization, and technological advancements, can be revitalized through the strategic application of product development, branding and marketing frameworks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Displaced young people are at risk of adverse effects on their psychological wellbeing due to their experiences of war and resettlement. Art therapy can offer a safe space in which to address trauma and promote resilience. Context: This paper describes art therapy with a group of displaced Ukrainians aged 13–16 in a British secondary school. It focuses on the activity of making hanging mobiles in order to explore conflicted feelings around home and belonging. Approach: The intervention was informed by theories of resilience, with the intention of preventing the negative effects of traumatic experience by providing opportunities for creativity and reflection. The need of young refugees to experience psychological safety in order to continue with the developmental tasks of adolescence was also considered. Outcomes: Half of the group found the activity beneficial in gaining insight into conflicting feelings around belonging and providing a positive experience of agency and control through creativity. The other half of the group benefitted less and found it difficult to reflect on their artmaking. 'Feelings' Cups', an outcome measure devised for the group, was used alongside the YP-Core (Clinical Outcomes for Routine Evaluation for Young People) together with verbal and written feedback. Conclusions: The mobile-making activity has potential for use with dislocated young people and others in a position of uncertainty and change. Implications for research: There is a need for more research to examine and evidence the role art therapy can play in promoting resilience in displaced young people. Plain-language summary: This paper describes art therapy with a group of displaced Ukrainians aged 13–16 in a British secondary school. It focuses on the activity of constructing hanging mobiles to help explore difficult feelings around home and belonging. Refugees find it distressing to be without a home until they are able to resettle in a safe place. Adolescents may find it particularly difficult because they are already struggling with issues of identity and belonging as they move from childhood to adulthood. The mobile-making activity was designed to use creativity and insight to help build resilience. When young people are more resilient, they will suffer less from traumatic experiences. To measure changes during therapy, a form, 'Feelings' Cups', was devised for the group and used alongside a standard form together with verbal and written feedback from the young people. Half of the group found the mobile-making activity helpful. It gave them a positive feeling of being in control and helped them to think about their feelings. The other half of the group did not find the activity helpful. They did not enjoy the artmaking and found it too difficult to think about their feelings. For some refugees this activity might be helpful and could be used again. It is necessary to carry out more research to find out exactly how art therapy can help young people become more resilient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Focusing on the related engraving techniques of openwork and opus sectile carving as evidence, this paper demonstrates that glass production in the Eastern Mediterranean in late Antiquity was an example of cross-craft, involving aspects of specialised collaboration among glass producers. As such, it represents the interdependence required of inter-industry relations in terms not only of resources but fundamentally of skills. Beyond just glass, cold-worked carving in various media suggests relatively large-scale late Roman urban production was more likely defined by a transferrable skill set (in this case carving) as opposed to a material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study of crafts and trades in the ancient Mediterranean world has garnered increased attention over the last decade, including through the investigation of cross-craft or inter-industry relations among craft producers. This body of literature represents a range of distinct approaches – including co-production, cross-craft interaction, skeuomorphism, and multicraft – each derived from different disciplinary perspectives, yet collectively these inter-industry approaches are offering new and important perspectives on social and professional networks of artisans, technological developments, and economic organisation of ancient industries. In this introductory chapter, we outline the current trajectories in cross-craft studies and their too often overlooked significance for the study of Late Antiquity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lepironia articulata or the kolosua is a species of herbaceous plant from the Cyperaceae family used as a raw material for weaving crafts. The woven craft of kolosua is one of the additional incomes of the local community on Wawonii Island. This study aims to find out local knowledge about the utilization of kolosua as handicraft, various handicraft products, and the problems faced by craftsmen so that the plant species can be considered for local government policies in terms of using kolosua to increase people's income and environmental regulations to maintain their natural habitat. An ethnobotanical study on the utilization of kolosua by the local community in Wawonii Island was carried out by semi-structured and "open-ended" interviews, and direct observations in the field. Lepironia articulata is one species of plant that is used as raw material for woven crafts. Generally, handicraft products are produced for craftsmen's use or sold to traditional markets on Wawonii Island. Art and craft products are one of the sources of community income. The income from the sale of kolosua woven products was around IDR 100,000 (USD 7) up to IDR 150,000 (USD 10) after deducting transportation costs. The role of local governments is needed to provide awareness counseling on the use of kolosua. This study has implications for the local community and government to increase people's income, environmental regulations and to maintain their natural habitat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The creative economy sub-sector contributed Rp. 1,153.4 trillion or to the total National GDP, 15.2% of the workforce, and 11.9% of exports (Kominfo, 2022). One of the villages that has a creative industry is Gintangan Village. The majority of Gintangan Village residents have a livelihood, namely, craftsmen. Many people work as craftsmen to fulfill their daily needs. However, bamboo handicraft centers are currently considered to still use conventional business so the management and organization are not well organized. This research aims to formulate a development strategy for the Industrial Revolution 4.0 towards Society 5.0. This research uses Ministry of Industry indicators namely, 1) management and organization; 2) people and culture; 3) products and services; 4) technology; and 5) factory operations. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the potential of the bamboo handicraft industry includes fine fiber bamboo, strategic location, adequate human resources, a wide variety of bamboo handicrafts, bamboo handicraft tourism villages, good handicraft branding, and professional staff. The highest strength factor is being a Tourism Village in the field of bamboo handicrafts and the main weakness factor is the lack of knowledge of digital technology marketing. The highest opportunity factor is the support of mass media promotion and the main threat factor is uncertain global dynamics and the lack of public awareness of the importance of technology application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the crucial factors in Indonesia’s National Industrial Development Master Plan 2015 - 2035 is enhancing human resources skills and creativity in producing wood/rattan handicrafts. Aesthetic factors are the main requirements for these products due to their cultural and artistic value. In determining the direction of the innovations, it is necessary to understand the product’s development, especially in this regard. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the aesthetic factors used in developing rattan bag handicraft products using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, guided by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The SLR was conducted based on the journal and proceedings obtained through the Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Springer databases. The contribution of this study was to find aesthetic factors considered for the development of bag product innovation. The results showed that six aesthetic factors were applied in developing rattan bag products: materials, motifs, ethnic/culture, shapes, patterns, and colors.

Abstract Background The traditional knowledge in southern Yemen is rich in wild medicinal and food plants, which has been documented in our previous studies. In addition, other significant and general traditional usage for the daily livelihood requirements of local people (beyond medicinal and food plant uses) has not been studied before and needs urgent documentation. Methods Ethnobotanical data on of wild plants used by local people in southern Yemen were collected by oral questionnaire interviews. Most informants (n = 1020) were local elderly from 15 different localities in southern Yemen. The local names and non-medicinal and non-food uses of plants were identified and analyzed. Results The ethnobotanical data resulted various traditional uses of 73 plant species distributed in 28 families. The most represented families were Fabaceae, Asteraceae and Malvaceae. The most growth forms were trees and shrubs. Seven main and common categories of traditional uses were determined and classified as handicraft, health aids, livestock husbandry and beekeeping, economic and commercial plant products, agriculture tools, construction timber and fuel. The most cited species were identified for Ziziphus spina-christi, Vachellia tortilis, Vachellia nilotica, Anisotes trisulcus, Dracaena hanningtonii (Sansevieria ehrenbergii) and Aerva javanica, which have multi-purpose values of traditional usage. Nine major traditional uses of local wild plants were recorded: handicraft, agriculture tools, products aid general health, economic products, construction timber, livestock husbandry, bee keeping, fuel and ornamental. Conclusions Despite the challenges on local traditional knowledge of wild plants, it still requested vital to many usages of traditional life and still have an economic value and heritage required of develop the daily livelihood level of the local people especially in rural areas. This includes the traditional uses of wild plants in handicraft skills, tools of agriculture, constructions. The importance of the continuity of traditional industries and their transmission to generations lies in the local population’s reliance on local natural resources without relying on external resources in situations such as wars. This is the first study that contributes to documenting and analyzing the indigenous knowledge on traditional general usage of wild plants in southern Yemen.