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  1. 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 studier

    Author : Miranda Kårelind; [2022-01-18]
    Keywords : Traditional handicraft; Craftsmanship; Artisans; Fair Trade; Global South;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Memento Mitten : Re-Collecting Human Hair as a Material

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Linnéa Ivarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Handicraft; Wool; Hair; Design; Art; Nålebinding; Nålbinding; Naalbinding; Hand Carding; Hand Spinning; Mittens; Memento Mori; Death; Mary Douglas; Uncanniness; Dirt; Hair Craft; Hair Crafting;

    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

  4. 3. From Matter to Data and Back Again : Enabling Agency through Digital Fabrication

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Mikael Hansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Digital fabrication; 3D printing; 3D scanning; 3D modelling; CAD; Generative design; Handicraft; Novices; Makers; Making; Maker movement; Makerspace; Design practise; Learning material;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Petaws and Perés : A study concerning youth and jewelry in West Africa

    University essay from Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper, KV

    Author : Frida Elmbro; [2012]
    Keywords : West Africa; jewelry;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Web based sales management system

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Shahid Iqbal Tarar; [2010]
    Keywords : Webbutik;

    Abstract : 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