Sustainable Craft Futures: Mapping Pathways for Regeneration through Natural Fibres

Abstract

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In response to the imperative of developing non-toxic and non-exploitative creative processes, this paper explores how an array of social enterprises and innovators in India are systematically engaging with natural materials to foster social, economic and ecological regeneration. By integrating novel designs with traditional techniques, a model that respects both the carrying capacity of bio-regions and the cultural heritage of local communities has emerged.