Woman Developing Dimension in the Field of Islamic Artisanat

This book is shedding light on the main role played by women artisans in the national economy of many countries of the Muslim world, as their role is particularly prominent in the handicrafts sector, where they are still creative in their craftsmanship. The book presents the first analytical review of the developmental dimension of women in the handicrafts sector, supported by data and relevant statistical tables. It includes also photos of the works of the women artisans along with technical information about the works such as tools, techniques applied, materials used, design, shape, measurements, weight, size, colors and other relevant data in this regard. The given information is very wide and rich as it touches women artisans from different geographic regions namely from the following 34 countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Cameroun, Cote D'Ivoire, Daghestan-Russia Federation, Egypt, Islamic Republic of Iran, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tataristan-Russia Federation, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. It also monitors the movement of women artisans, who were innovative in their fields of profession and have been able to obtain advanced prizes in a number of international competitions and festivals related to the subjects of arts, heritage and handicrafts. The book also presents some successful experiences of women artisans in the field of promotion and development of their craft professions. It shows that woman artisan has also taken advanced steps in the field of promoting her work and access to many markets through participation in exhibitions and international festivals, as well as taking steps towards promoting and announcing news about her new products through the internet and social networking sites. Such a process helped them to emerge and then market their products which also enable them to advance their work. The book emphasized that women in these programs are very important in some countries as they occupy about 80% of the traditional industries, particularly in certain areas of profession. It is well noted that they are active in the fields of miniature, ornamentation, gilding, calligraphy, paper-making, EBRU (painting on the surface of water), decoration, weaving, traditional costumes, embroidery, Jewelry, carpets and kilims, pottery and ceramics, painting on wood and other traditional crafts. The book also proved that the percentage of female entrepreneurs in the field of handicrafts is great, as can be seen through their participation in many national and regional festivals and exhibitions, which show the high level of creativity they have been able to approach in many of the technical innovations that have attracted many lovers of such authentic heritage products. The book also focused on the fact that in recent years, many women's associations have been active in the development and promotion of women's qualifications in various fields of profession. Many of them were concerned with the formation of women at home by teaching them the methods and techniques of creativity in various kinds of handicrafts. These associations have been the link with many women who wish to get acquainted and trained in the fields of handmade products, so as to be specialized in a specific craft topic that could be a job and work which will initiate a kind of permanent work and income for them.