Crafty women

dc.contributor.author	Suich, Helen
dc.contributor.author	Murphy, Carol
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-11T10:04:55Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-11T10:04:55Z
dc.date.issued	2002
dc.identifier.uri	https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21828
dc.description	This paper examines the growing commercialisation of traditional craft-making in the Caprivi region over the past two decades, driven largely by the involvement of NGOs and donor‑supported craft development initiatives. Focusing on woven products, wood carvings, and pottery most of which are produced by rural women the study explores the role of key organisations such as the Caprivi Arts and Crafts Association, the National Art Gallery, the Rossing Foundation (RF), and Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC). The paper analyses RF’s craft development and marketing activities, evaluates craft sales data, and presents case studies that highlight the contribution of basket‑weaving income to rural livelihoods. It concludes with recommendations for strengthening the craft sector and enhancing its impact on household well‑being.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	University of Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Rossing foundation	en_US
dc.subject	Caprivi Arts and Crafts Association (CACA)	en_US
dc.subject	Craft marketing	en_US
dc.subject	Wood carving	en_US
dc.title	Crafty women	en_US
dc.title.alternative	The livelihood impact of craft income in Caprivi	en_US
dc.type	Working Paper	en_US

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