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Titre : |
Revitalizing tradition enhancing sustainability and aesthetics in ethiopian leather clothing |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Genet Teka, Auteur ; Lidiya Yilma, Auteur ; Solomon Tsegaye, Auteur ; Ketema Alemu, Auteur ; Wegene Demisse, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2024 |
Article en page(s) : |
p. 176-184 |
Note générale : |
Bibliogr. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Catégories : |
Artisanat Debelo Lemed Patrimoine culturel -- Analyse Vêtements en cuir Vêtements traditionnels -- Ethiopie
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Index. décimale : |
675 Technologie du cuir et de la fourrure |
Résumé : |
This study explores the traditional Ethiopian leather garments, Debelo (hair-on leather clothing) and Lemed (hairless leather clothing), delving into their cultural significance and examining contemporary challenges that diminish their usage. Through a thorough analysis of traditional manufacturing processes and a comparison of physical properties of leathers processed by traditional and modern tanning techniques, we shed light on the practical limitations of these garments, including heaviness, strong odours, colour fading, and a lack of modern design elements. By employing a mixed-methods approach of interviews, questionnaires, and physical property testing, we trace the declining trend in the use of Debelo and Lemed. We propose innovative solutions that integrate modern tanned leathers with traditional craftsmanship, aiming to enhance the sustainability, aesthetic appeal, and physical quality of these garments. This approach seeks not only to overcome the practical limitations but also to rejuvenate these vital components of Ethiopian cultural heritage, ensuring their continued relevance in the global fashion industry. The research highlights the importance of preserving traditional crafts by adapting them to contemporary needs, thus contributing significantly to the field of cultural artifact conservation and sustainable fashion. |
Note de contenu : |
- EXPERIMENTAL SECTION : Materials and methods - Data collection and sampling - Geographical domain for the research - Comparative evaluation of physical and
organoleptic properties of traditional and modern tanned sheep leathers : An analysis of hair-on and hairless varieties - Understanding the decline in traditional
Debelo and Lemed leather garments : An analytical perspective - Improving the material quality and design of Debelo and Lemed leather garments - Physical and organoleptic properties of hair-on and hairless sheep leathers processed through traditional and modern techniques -
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION : Time-honored leather processing techniques of Amhara artisans - Traditional methods in Ethiopian Debelo and Lemed garment making -
- Table 1 : Area of data collection and number of participants for data collection |
En ligne : |
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uh79YnubxB2xOVsg6_9COOkj95iKkT8L/view?usp=drive [...] |
Format de la ressource électronique : |
Pdf |
Permalink : |
https://e-campus.itech.fr/pmb/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=41404 |
in JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LEATHER TECHNOLOGISTS & CHEMISTS (JSLTC) > Vol. 108, N° 4 (07-08/2024) . - p. 176-184
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