Essays about: "Traditional handicraft"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Traditional handicraft.
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1. “Fair Trade is an artisan’s movement” An interview study with handicraft producer organisations affiliated to World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) in the Global South
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Traditional craftsmanship provides a significant source of income for marginalised groups in many parts of the Global South. Simultaneously, the traditional handicraft is a way to remember and maintain a cultural heritage. However, the ability to survive on traditional craftsmanship has worsened around the world. READ MORE
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2. Memento Mitten : Re-Collecting Human Hair as a Material
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)Abstract : Memento Mitten is a project about seeing human hair from the perspective of sustainability as a viable alternative material. The project also aims to question our reluctance in Western Europe to use it in projects and innovations. READ MORE
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3. From Matter to Data and Back Again : Enabling Agency through Digital Fabrication
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatikAbstract : Digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printers entail a radical change to the traditional consumer-producer paradigm. Combined with other recent developments, self-styled Makers design and fabricate sophisticated devices and interactive technologies that would otherwise never have existed. READ MORE
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4. Petaws and Perés : A study concerning youth and jewelry in West Africa
University essay from Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper, KVAbstract : The purpose of this study is to find out the spiritual meanings behind traditional West African jewelry, more specifically from The Gambia and Casamance in south of Senegal, and how children and youth learn about jewelry production. I want to find out if teaching about jewelry production lies in school’s responsibility—as it does in Sweden where we have our hand-craft education—or if it is learned in another way. READ MORE
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5. Web based sales management system
University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Paramount Salt Handicraft A wholesale Himalayan salt company was previously doing business in traditional way and was limited only to the local market. However from the start day management was planning to expand the business to more locations and to attract more customers. READ MORE