O artesanato como forma de manifestação cultural e sua contribuição socioeconômica: um estudo sobre o mercado do artesanato de Penedo – AL

Abstract

Handicrafts represent a broad segment of activity and, taking into account its great productive potential and the creative capacity of the Brazilian artisan, it is a sector that has a great growth perspective. The study arose from the necessity to expand knowledge about this area of cultural goods on the national and local scene, since it is still a recent issue within the economy. For this purpose, the research has as its general objective the analysis of the relationship between handicrafts as a form of cultural manifestation and their socioeconomic contribution within the handicraft market of the municipality of Penedo. The methodology of this research has a qualitative approach, which took place through bibliographic research and through the application of a questionnaire to artisans from Penedo. The results show importante characteristics of the activity in the area of handicrafts within the economic and cultural context, from the data collected it is possible to perceive that there is not enough appreciation of local handicrafts and although there are already some projects that influence this market, there still are many difficulties regarding the recognition of the manual making of local artisans.