Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Abisuga, Oluwayemisi Adebola; Mpofu, Khumbulani; Nenzhelele, Tshifhiwa Gift

doi:10.1080/2157930x.2021.1951636

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“…Abisuga, Mpofu, and Nenzhelele undertook a study to document the experiences and perspectives of crafters in KwaZulu-Natal pertaining to handicraft business activities within the province. 26 Additionally, their study sought to identify the key success factors necessary for fostering innovation and growth within the industry in South Africa. It is anticipated that such efforts may contribute to socio-economic development and the establishment of sustainable livelihoods.…”

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Fostering Economic Sustainability within Rural Families in South Africa through Visual Arts and Crafts

Mbeshu-Mhlauli

2024

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This paper investigated interventions that can restore the importance of visual arts and crafts in fostering economic sustainability within rural families, in particular, young rural community members. Prior to colonization, visual arts and crafts played a significant role in providing economic subsistence for many households in South Africa. During the inception of formal education, that practice was replaced by scholastic education, prioritizing theoretical knowledge over practical experiential learning, leading to a gradual decline in the subsistence lifestyle. Marxism Theory (1848), which underpins this study, posits that within a capitalist economic framework, workers are exploited whilst company owners amass additional money. Craft manufacturing has the potential to augment self-generated income, making a valuable contribution to economic growth whilst avoiding any form of exploitation. The qualitative convenient sample comprised fifteen school dropouts and graduates from both South Africans and foreign nationals and was studied through face-to-face and telephonically informal conversations. The findings revealed that insufficient application of traditional visual arts and crafts skills in elementary education; inadequate delivery of government services to promote visual arts and crafts entrepreneurship; and the divergent perspectives in defining the concept of “civilization and freedom” impede efforts to achieve economic sustainability. The study recommended that community members should not only rely on government support services but instead utilize government grants to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and adopt subsistence lifestyles that rely on natural resources for sustainable economic growth. The government should also support the establishment of training centres where skilled individuals can impart knowledge and skills to the younger generation and monitor the efficacy of non-governmental organizations. This study not only enhances the well-being of people and communities but also offers valuable material for academic research in several fields. It strengthens comprehension of cultural, economic, and social phenomena within the framework of sustainable development. Keywords: Visual Arts and Crafts, Economic Development, Skills Development, Rural Families

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Section: Literature Review Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

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Fostering Economic Sustainability within Rural Families in South Africa through Visual Arts and Crafts

Mbeshu-Mhlauli

2024

EHASS

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Issues in innovation and development in the handicrafts industries of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Fostering Economic Sustainability within Rural Families in South Africa through Visual Arts and Crafts

Fostering Economic Sustainability within Rural Families in South Africa through Visual Arts and Crafts

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