Despite of its cultural significance knowledge about Heritage Crafts (HCs) is not systematically documented and represented. HCs involve craft artefacts, materials, and tools and encompass dexterity, know-how, and craftsmanship as a form of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Moreover, they are related with the structure, values, history, and identity of the communities in which they are, or were, practiced. HCs are part of the history, know-how and economic life of the areas in which they flourished. Mingei will explore the possibilities of representing, preserving, and making accessible both tangible and intangible aspects of craft as cultural heritage.
Mingei will explore the possibilities of representing and making accessible both tangible and intangible aspects of craft as cultural heritage (CH). Heritage Crafts (HCs) involve craft artefacts, materials, and tools and encompass craftsmanship as a form of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Intangible HC dimensions include dexterity, know-how, and skilled use of tools, as well as tradition, and identity of the communities in which they are, or were, practiced. HCs are part of the history and have impact upon the economy of the areas in which they flourish. The significance and urgency to the preservation of HCs is underscored, as several are threatened with extinction.
