قطاع الصناعات اليدوية التقليدية والفنية بين المفهوم الثقافي والمفهوم الاقتصادي

Abstract EN

In this research, we tried to approach the question of the fundamental concepts of traditional and artistic crafts from a cultural and economic point of view, in order to distinguish traditional and artistic handicrafts from mass market products, and to highlight the economic and cultural importance of these products.

on this basis, we have divided the research according to the following elements: concepts on the cultural economy, cultural and economic specificities of traditional and artistic handicrafts.

this study has led to the following main results: culture is considered a driving force of the economy as it is a productive sector in itself through its several components, including tangible cultural heritage, culture is the fourth sustainable development pillar, together with the economic, social and environmental ones, traditional and artistic crafts combine both cultural and economic features, which would reduce unemployment and develop the tourism sector.