CRAFTS DEVELOPMENT ' PERSPECTIVE IN THE SUDANI A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The object of this thesis is to explore on crafis development perspective in the Sudan. As such the current theories relating to the subject have been discussed. The study contributed by proposing and bridging the gap between those thinking trends. Henceforward, our viable proposition for carrying crafts promotion stresses the priority of the social factor of the folklore of the concerned society that determines adopting structural adjustment approach or appropriate technology. The latter presumption has most ofien been the best. Sudan’s history and current situation on crafts development have found considerable tracing and discussion. It is the cradle upon which our research seeks implementation of the promotional findings. Western Sudan is selected as study area. The examples selected are the traditional tanneries and leather-made crafis. The research presented a thorough elaborated documentation and analysis of the present status of the occupations and the target groups who are the tanners and leather-works / artisans. This study, thereafier, seeks to design a promotional approach for those target groups. Measurements leading to the development of the sofi base (the human factor), such as qualifying has found considerable discussion, and several proposals are set up. The solid factor (the production tools and equipment) has been also asubject for development. Other blocking and hampering factors are displayed together with measurements for solution and crafts development take- off. xii