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The purpose of this paper is to measure if Design intervention helps in the revival of dying crafts and illustrate how interesting ideas and new intervention models can be developed for several purposes, whether for revitalizing... more
The purpose of this paper is to measure if Design
intervention helps in the revival of dying crafts and illustrate
how interesting ideas and new intervention models can be
developed for several purposes, whether for revitalizing a
languishing craft or for developing new products to create
livelihoods
The purpose of this paper is to measure if Design intervention helps in the revival of dying crafts and illustrate how interesting ideas and new intervention models can be developed for several purposes, whether for revitalizing a... more
The purpose of this paper is to measure if Design intervention helps in the revival of dying crafts and illustrate how interesting ideas and new intervention models can be developed for several purposes, whether for revitalizing a languishing craft or for developing new products to create livelihoods Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a review of the literature and takes a case study approach. The paper aims to suggest that Collaborative innovation between designer and craftsperson is a means of expanding the craft vocabulary and reviving dying craft traditions and tapping contemporary markets. Originality/value – The research will cover 30 Designers / Ngo’s and Craftspeople for Design intervention in the form of questionnaire in certain regions of Kutch to ascertain that a link between the apparently conflicting tenets of sustainability can be achieved through responsible and strategic design intervention which integrates the social, economic, ecological and cultu...