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THE STUDY AND APPLICATION OF ANKOLE TRADITIONAL ARTIFACTS AND MOTIFS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL SCALE WEAVING INDUSTRIES
This creative project is composed of several chapters that is Introduction, literature, methodology, analysis of results, summary, conclusion and Recommendations competes the total report. The research topic for this project was,’ The study and application of Ankole traditional artifacts and motifs for Product Development in Small-scale weaving industries in Uganda’. The project aimed at studying Ankole traditional artifacts and motifs as an inspiration for design, exploring available materials, tools and to produce soft furnishing items, inspired by the above traditional artifacts and motifs. Data relating to design and design inspiration, material culture, product design and development was reviewed and discussed in relation to this project. Data collection was done in Bushenyi district and Mbarara districts of western Uganda were purposively selected for the research. The tools used for collecting data were observation and photography, interviews, and library search. The data collected was interpreted into meaningful ideas suitable for production in weaving. Studio work was divided into three sessions namely; preparation, experimentation and production phases where all the proposed number of items were produced. The Ankole traditional artifacts according to this study were divided into five categories namely basketry, pottery, wooden items, textiles, and architecture. These categories guided the researcher into producing a variation of products for her display. A total number of twenty items as proposed were woven. The researcher considers this project a success because she has been able to demonstrate product diversity can be created through proper utilization of material culture for design. The researcher recommends that a deeper study be conducted on how to preserve indigenous craft material. Craft items be preserved and collected for study purposes starting at district levels.
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| language |  | english |
| wordcount |  | 5929 (cca 16 pages) |
| contextual quality |  | N/A |
| language level |  | N/A |
| price |  | free |
| sources |  | 20 |
Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background to the Study. 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the Study. 2
1.4 Justification and Significance 3
1.5 Scope and limitations of the Study. 3
1.6 Definition of Terms 4
CHAPTER TWO 5
2. LITERATURE REVIEW 5
2.1 Ankole and its Material Culture 5
2.2 Studies on Material Culture 5
2.3 Design and Design Inspiration. 6
2.4 Product Design 7
2.5 Product Development 7
CHAPTER THREE 8
3. METHODOLOGY 8
3.1 Research Design 8
3.2 Site of the Study 8
3.3 Target Population 8
3.4. Sampling Techniques 8
3.5. Research Instruments: 10
3.5.1 Observation and Photography 10
3.5.2 Interviews: 10
3.5.3 Library Research: 10
3.6 Data Analysis 11
3.6.1 Coding and Classification 12
3.7 Studio Work 13
3.7.1 Preparation Phase 13
3.7.2 Experimentation Phase 13
3.7.3 Production Phase 14
3.8 Analysis of Plates 14
CHAPTER FOUR 27
4. DATA ANALYSIS 27
4.1 Analysis of Ankole traditional artifacts 27
4.1.1 Basketry 27
4.1.2 Pottery 27
4.1.3 Wooden items 28
4.1.4 Textiles 28
4.1.5 Architecture 28
CHAPTER FIVE 75
5. SUMMARY 75
5.1 Conclusion 75
5.2 Recommendations 75
Preview of the essay: THE STUDY AND APPLICATION OF ANKOLE TRADITIONAL ARTIFACTS AND MOTIFS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL SCALE WEAVING INDUSTRIES
Ankole region, formerly a kingdom, lies in the South Western part of Uganda and is occupied by a Bantu-speaking people known as ‘Banyankore’. The region coverS six districts, namely Bushenyi, Mbarara, Ntungamo, Isingiro, Ibanda, and Kiruhura. (See map)The Banyankore are divided into two main sub-cultures of the Bahima and Bairu, the former being pastoralists and the latter agriculturalists. The two groups lived together, depended on one another and often traded with each other.
Traditionally the Banyankore were skilled craftsmen who made items mainly for domestic use and the surplus for sale. These items included pots, mats, baskets, gourds, and musical instruments. These items were also embellished with colorful and symbolic patterns, which added an aesthetic value to the products. The techniques of production used were mainly the coiling technique for both pottery and basketry, twining, plaiting and weaving for mats and baskets, knitting and crocheting in textile production, and incising of patterns in gourds. Weaving was also used to make some baskets and mats but other techniques were more explored.
Weaving is the interlacing of two or more sets of yarns at right angles to produce a fabric. In Uganda weaving is a discipline that has not yet received maximum attention. Austin (2005) notes that Uganda lacks a local spinning and weaving capacity. This could be as a result of the mismanagement of the economy in the 1970’s when the growing of cotton drastically declined and consequently the textiles industry collapsed ...
... culture remains a primary and rich source of inspiration for product design, the various shapes and forms of artifacts, pattern, textures, and colors are a great source of inspiration to a contemporary weaver.
5.2 Recommendations
This study is believed to have contributed and promoted the preservation of cultural heritage of the Ankole society. The researcher however recommends that more research should be done on how to preserve indigenous materials.
The researcher also recommends that regional or district museums and more art collection centers be established to preserve traditional artworks of Ankole origin. Due to lack of the above, had to travel long distances in search of the artifacts needed.
Literature in the form of books, journals and magazines should be written about different material culture of different societies. The written material would be useful to future researchers and craftspeople in gaining knowledge.
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Benjamin I.Interesting! This essay is comprehensive in discussion. Lots of ideas.
Princess R.Very lengthy and exhaustive. However the presentation is simple, it remains within the understanding of the average reader.