The role of handicrafts in protecting the environment is quite impressive. This is because handicrafts do not harm the environment, but how does handicrafts support the environment?
As you know, the raw materials for handicrafts are simple and cheap natural materials that humans have always had around them, and the value of handicrafts is more than anything else, the creativity and mental processing of humans, as a result, more than harm to nature and the environment. deliver, support and protect it.
Handicrafts are one of the creative industries and are of great importance; First, the added value of the products of these industries is high compared to their raw materials, and this high value is due to the mental creativity and intellectual innovations of their producers (artists). The second feature of creative industries that is emphasized today is their support for the environment and natural resources; This means that these industries in many cases have the least impact on nature and environment and are not the source of harmful pollution.
The products and services resulting from this authentic and indigenous field of Iran, both in terms of added value, have a high competitive capacity with foreign examples, and in the true sense, they are a clear example of green industry; Because, as explained, the primary items used in them, along with the mental creativity of artists and craftsmen, are natural, cheap and returnable raw materials to nature.
Therefore, Iran’s handicrafts, along with job creation and economic and cultural prosperity, are an important field for supporting Iran’s environment. In other words, the environment is not harmed by the activities of artists and craftspeople, and in many cases, due to the addition of aesthetic aspects to natural raw materials, consumers and audiences are more aware of the need to preserve natural resources and the environment. do
With a little thought, it is possible to understand that this ancient art-industry of Iran has various functions, which on the one hand makes the conditions favorable for people’s lives today, and on the other hand, by protecting the environment and non-renewable natural resources, it provides the basis for the life of the future generation. make
From this point of view, if we compare handicrafts and traditional arts with industries and disciplines active in the field of classical economy, we will realize more and more the importance and necessity of development and learning of handicrafts and we will find this important field of creative economy of Iran with the least Harvesting natural resources and the environment produces almost no pollution, and despite this, it brings a very high added value that cannot be found in classical industries and classical economics. So the relationship between handicrafts and the environment is completely healthy and friendly.
Reconciliation of industry and nature
In Iran, one of the most important fields of creative industries, which manifests both the above characteristics together and has a very high capacity to achieve sustainable development in the country, is handicrafts and traditional arts. The products and services resulting from this original and indigenous field of Iran, both in terms of added value, have a high competitive capacity with foreign examples, and in the true sense, they are a clear example of green industry; Because, as explained, the basic items used in them, along with the mental creativity of artists and craftsmen, are natural, cheap and returnable materials. Therefore, Iran’s handicrafts, along with job creation and economic and cultural prosperity, is an important field for supporting Iran’s environment.
Supporting the environment by creating job opportunities in the field of handicrafts
The prosperity of handicrafts market as a green industry plays an important role in reducing air pollution and creating job opportunities.
Air pollution in Isfahan province, which is caused by polluting industries in this province, is one of the most acute environmental issues, and programs should be implemented to reduce this pollution.
Environmental pollution caused by industries in the province has caused the shutdown of polluting factories. Shutting down factories is an effective solution in terms of reducing air pollution, but at the same time, it brings problems in the economic field.
Creating job opportunities that protect the environment reduces air pollution and also the unemployment rate.
An environmental expert said: The increase of factories and then industrialization causes the development of the country. This development is related to the pollution of the environment.
Mohammadi added: Industrialization causes the development of the environment and it cannot be expected that the environment will not be harmed by industrial development, but it is possible to reduce the percentage of pollution by implementing programs.
He stated: The environment can reduce the percentage of pollution by replacing polluting industries with clean ones. Moving industrial factories out of the city can also reduce the environmental problems of pollution to some extent.
Handicrafts are part of clean industries
Handicrafts are one of the clean industries that protect the environment. The name and reputation of the handicrafts of Isfahan province is complicated to the rest of the world.
The artists of this province work in various fields such as calligraphy, calligraphy, leather embroidery, enameling, etc., and with their artistic taste and intellectual creativity, they create works that reflect the cultural identity and artistic heritage of the people of this region. Handicrafts have been disrespected and the handicrafts market is not very prosperous. While handicrafts can play an important role in creating employment despite its capabilities. Handicrafts play an important role in cultural and economic development, and the role of handicrafts cannot be ignored in the field of creating employment, people’s livelihood, and realizing a resistance economy.
An artist in the field of handicrafts said: It cannot be said that handicrafts do not pollute the environment, but their pollution is much less than machine industries. Handicrafts have less pollution than machine industries, also the cost of establishing a handicraft workshop is less than the establishment of industrial factories.
The importance of handicrafts in the realization of resistance economy
The importance of handicrafts in the realization of resistance economy and development of the country is not less than machine industries, but the market situation of handicrafts is not very favorable and the artists are not satisfied with the market and their income.
Artists continue their activities with enthusiasm and interest, however, it is important to create motivation among young people to turn to handicrafts, as well as to maintain existing employment.
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