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Studies in the History of Natural Sciences  2021, Vol. 40 Issue (1): 120-129    DOI:
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The Definition and Classification of Traditional Handicrafts
HUA Jueming
Institute for the History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Abstract  This paper scientifically defines traditional handicrafts from the four dimensions of design or creativity, materials, production, and functions, and classifies them by trade, thereby forming a three-tier classification system of traditional Chinese handicrafts encompassing 15 main categories, 106 sub-categories, and 765 types.

Key words： traditional handicrafts      definition      classification     
Received: 03 September 2020      Published: 27 January 2022
ZTFLH:  N092  
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HUA Jueming. The Definition and Classification of Traditional Handicrafts. Studies in the History of Natural Sciences, 2021, 40(1): 120-129.

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