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In today’s class, we will be talking about the introduction to local craft. Enjoy the class!
Introduction to Local Craft
Craft
Craft is the skilled way of making decorative and functional objects or the product of that process.
- Local craft:
It is defined as the skilled indigenous or traditional way of making decorative or functional objects or the product of that process. A person that practices or makes crafts is referred to as a craft man, craft woman or artisan.
Traditionally, crafts can be made completely by hand, using just simple tools. It can also be made by machine or through a mass production process. The category of crafts totally made by hand is called handicrafts. Local crafts have a cultural and historical identity as well as aesthetics.
Materials and tools for making local crafts
- Raffia
- Bamboo stem
- Cane
- Palm frond
- Fabric
- Rope
- Thread
- Wax
- Calabash
- Hides and skins
- Wood
- Bone
- Clay
- Wool
- Mud
- Tusk
- Dye
- Bead
- Glue
- Pliers
- Brushes
- Paper
- Charcoal
- Hammer
- Glass
- Cement
- Stencil
- Paint
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