A Pilot Study on Reproduction and Sustainable Development under the Promotion of Crafts: Taking Weaving in Taiwan as an Example

Yikang Sun, His-Yen Lin and Rungtai Lin ()
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Yikang Sun: College of Art and Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
His-Yen Lin: Graduate School of Creative Industry Design, National Taiwan University of Arts, New Taipei City 22058, Taiwan
Rungtai Lin: Graduate School of Creative Industry Design, National Taiwan University of Arts, New Taipei City 22058, Taiwan

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 20, 1-15

Abstract: Taiwan’s crafts have a long history and distinctive characteristics. Crafting faces many challenges, such as the lack of new involvement and how to achieve sustainable development. This study takes Taiwanese weaving as an example. Employing a qualitative research method, this study focuses on measures that will help achieve sustainable development. After reviewing the humanistic approaches toward and values of craftsmanship, a conceptual model of communication and cognition between craftsmen and the public is constructed using communication theory. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with three craftsmen in the field of weaving. The findings indicate that the tenacity and connotations of Taiwanese crafts have been well protected. The question of how to make it sustainable has become increasingly more important. Three features were identified that may be important considerations to make for future development efforts: (1) emphasizing the cultivation of craftsmanship education; (2) keeping pace with the times so that handicrafts continue to transform; and (3) letting the crafts better reflect the true meaning of life. Future studies will further validate the results of this study, avoiding too few respondents or the limitations of subjective opinions.

Keywords: Taiwanese crafts; weaving; craftsman’s spirit; promotion and management; tangible and intangible heritage; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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