Revitalising Traditional Crafts and Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Modern Technology

The integration of longstanding traditions with cutting-edge innovation presents a powerful means of safeguarding cultural heritage in the digital age. This paper examines how modern technologies can revitalise traditional crafts and keep them meaningfully relevant in today's world. By adopting tools such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and digital marketplaces, artisans can refine their techniques, reach global audiences, and secure sustainable incomes. The study highlights real-world cases where technology has successfully enabled the documentation, replication, and promotion of traditional craftsmanship. It also addresses the potential challenges and ethical concerns that arise when digital methods intersect with cultural practices. Ultimately, this work demonstrates how contemporary technology can bridge the past and present, fostering greater appreciation and long-term preservation of cultural heritage for generations to come.

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Iconic Research and Engineering Journals
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.64388/irev9i8-1714309
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Crafts, Textile, and Design
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Revitalising Traditional Crafts and Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Modern Technology

YUSUF Oluwaferanmi Fiyin, Akinnodi Akinyosade Thompson, Ojo Raphael Adeyemi
Iconic Research and Engineering Journals
Crafts, Textile, and Design
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Revitalising Traditional Crafts and Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Modern Technology

YUSUF Oluwaferanmi Fiyin, Akinnodi Akinyosade Thompson, Ojo Raphael Adeyemi
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Abstract

The integration of longstanding traditions with cutting-edge innovation presents a powerful means of safeguarding cultural heritage in the digital age. This paper examines how modern technologies can revitalise traditional crafts and keep them meaningfully relevant in today's world. By adopting tools such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and digital marketplaces, artisans can refine their techniques, reach global audiences, and secure sustainable incomes. The study highlights real-world cases where technology has successfully enabled the documentation, replication, and promotion of traditional craftsmanship. It also addresses the potential challenges and ethical concerns that arise when digital methods intersect with cultural practices. Ultimately, this work demonstrates how contemporary technology can bridge the past and present, fostering greater appreciation and long-term preservation of cultural heritage for generations to come.

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