Training with a Chinese paper-cutting and batik guidebook involved 58 undergraduates and five teachers, reporting 96.2% satisfaction and improvements in identity, skill and creative expression.
Key findings
- Satisfaction reached 96.2%, with reported significant improvements in cultural identity, skill acquisition and creative expression; both crafts were considered accessible and low-cost.
Why this matters globally
The project supports practice-based living heritage, while heritage education must include meaning, source communities and rights, not technique alone.
Thai researcher contribution
A Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok-affiliated researcher contributed to a Hunan, China educational model.
Limitations to consider
The small single-setting sample lacked control and follow-up. Novelty and social desirability may affect results; measure validation and artisan-community participation are unclear.