Craft involves using skills and techniques to make objects by hand or with simple tools. It is a creative activity that produces individualized goods shaped by cultural traditions and local materials. Crafts were originally made for personal or local use but now also play an important role in local economic development and poverty reduction. The crafts movement emphasizes protecting traditional handicrafts and providing inspiration through culture.

1. What is craft?
English
Japanese
Artesanía
Craft
An activity involving
skill in making
things by hand.
Spanish
Craftsman = Shokunin
Craftsmanship = soul
& spirit
Creative activity of
making objects by hand
or helped by simples
machines to achieve
individualized
results, determined by
cultural patterns,
environment and its
historical development

2. Production
Self-expression
Material
Consumption

3. Hand-made
Traditional techniques
Reflect the culture of
a community
Local material

4. Originally produced for personal or local consumption
Important role for local development and poverty eradication

5. Culture and Crafts as
inspiration
Arts and Crafts Movement in
Europe (1860-1910)
Promote and protect rural
handicrafts

14. Crafts in developing countries

15. +
Harvey Cards
Creativity
Technique
=
Lotería
Mexican Game
Artisans are creative

16. Preserve & protect
Collaborative process…facilitate

17. Real value of crafts
Make it personal

18. Make it human
Tell stories

19. Space for innovation
People and culture over market

20. Observe
Respect
Listen