Types of Craft - JSS1 Cultural and Creative Art Lesson Note

Local crafts can be classified into various types based on the techniques, materials, and purposes. Some common types include:

 

Textiles: Including weaving, embroidery, and dyeing techniques to create garments, rugs, tapestries, and accessories.

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Pottery: Handcrafted clay items such as pots, vases, and figurines made using wheel-throwing or hand-building methods.

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Woodwork: Carving, sculpting, and woodworking to produce furniture, utensils, masks, and decorative items.

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Metalwork: Crafting objects from metals like copper, brass, and silver, including jewelry, utensils, sculptures, and ornaments.

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Basketry: Weaving natural fibers like bamboo, rattan, or straw into baskets, mats, and containers.

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Leatherwork: Tanning, cutting, and stitching leather to create bags, belts, footwear, and decorative items.

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Ceramics: Creating pottery and ceramic items using techniques like molding, casting, and glazing.

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