The Intersection Of Art And Function Why Artisanal Skills Are Essential For Creativity And Innovation
                     The Intersection Of Art And Function Why 
Artisanal Skills Are Essential For Creativity 
And Innovation
Chaitanya Kumari
Writes informational articles on ancient Indian 
artisan vocational education, 64 kala or 
64 kalas in Bharat, along with others articles on 
finance, health, sanathana dharma and wisdom.
The artisanal skills may seem out of place in this era of mass production and 
technological revolutions. Yet, handicrafts are more than utility. It is the highest 
value given to concepts that artistic skills afford for creativity and the power to bring 
new ideas into the world with new products. This is because the artisans also have 
deep knowledge of the material, technique, and process, which efficiency sometimes 
does not afford to use when creating the finished product.
Such understanding enables experimentation with various combinations and 
approaches and often achieves unexpected and ground-breaking results. A potter 
might find a new glazing technique producing an iridescent finish or a weaver doing 
something impossible on traditional looms. Furthermore, artisanal skills encourage a 
culture of experimentation and risks. Artisans can pursue their distinct ideas without 
any fear of failure, as it is not weighed upon by the pressure of mass production. 
Among the leading qualities of a creative person is embracing uncertainty.
Artisans challenge us in specific ways of thinking and make us think in ways that 
no one has thought of before while celebrating imperfections and idiosyncrasies 
in their handiwork. The artisanal skills also, in turn, encourage mindfulness and 
harmony with the natural surroundings. Working slowly, completely, and 
painstakingly through a certain production process to craft something by hand 
demands patience, an eye for detail, and a deep appreciation for the material 
being used. Such mindfulness will lead to a greater understanding of the world 
and a renewed sense of direction.
What artisans get by interacting with nature through their craft is a special 
perspective that forms and guides their creative work. Additionally, artisanal 
skill sets truly become in such groups triggers and drivers of community building 
and collaboration. In sharing with other member’s techniques, approaches, and 
knowledge, the artisans will lay down a rich and dynamic ecosystem in which 
such culture is nurtured. Shared belonging and purpose can spur new ideas and 
inspire creativity as a group.
Craftsmen and artisans are creative individuals and they excel in their field of 
art. They are people extremely skilled at bringing out the best in different 
materials they choose to work with. From furnishings, toys, apparel, and jewelry, 
artisans bring about the best that uphold their tradition and culture.
Supporting artisan communities could help preserve the traditional skills and 
serve the sustainable and equitable society envisioned. In conclusion, we can say 
that artisan skills create the base point from which creativity and innovation can 
arise. They not only provide a platform for experimentation and risk-taking but 
also for mindfulness. They also introduce the possibility of collaboration and 
community building. It is time to appreciate handmade crafts and the kind of 
contribution artisans uniquely offer to our world as we roll into the digital age.
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