Abstract
Crafts in China are bound with people’s daily lives, and should have two attributes: utilitarian and decorative. Artisans need to use their knowledge and ability to solve problems and to create objects satisfying physical, but also emotional needs of consumers. ‘Chinese crafts’ relate to cultural heritage and has a role for economic development under the control of the government. The chapter illustrates the changes in the way of considering crafts in China from the initial historical period of the People’s Republic of China (1949–1957) to our modern-day society. Because of industrialization, crafts encounter unprecedented challenges and obstacles. To report and review the current situation of crafts in China, this paper will focus on the policies in place; the role of institutions or organizations; the educational system.
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The Cultural Revolution was a socio-political movement in China from 1966 to 1976.
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Guanxi means that the basic dynamic in personalized networks of influence, which refers to the benefits gained from social connections and usually extends from family, friend, workmates, and members of common clubs or organization. This is an intricate and obscure network in China .
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<2018年中国民间手工艺品行业现状调查以及发展趋势预测报告>, 2018, China Market Report Online.
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Jiang, L. (2019). Crafts in China. In: Mignosa, A., Kotipalli, P. (eds) A Cultural Economic Analysis of Craft. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02164-1_6
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