Bamboo aesthetics : new dimensions of form and function

Raja Fauziah Raja Tun Uda, . (2000) Bamboo aesthetics : new dimensions of form and function. [Proceedings Paper]

Bamboo Aesthetics : New Dimensions of Form and Function introduces a brief historical glimpse of the rich tradition of bamboo craftsmanship in Malaysia and in the region. It describes how bamboo as an indigenous raw material has had an immense impact on the economic social and cultural life of the community the artisans and the craft industry. It also highlights the influence of bamboo on the development of concepts and design issues related to the world of interior design and its imaginative and creative application and usage in the design of living spaces of modern homes and institutions. To illustrate this a special collection of images slides will be presented to illustrate the variety and diversity of its form and function that has evolved in the last hundred years. It would include the use of bamboo as a traditional and contemporary product. The paper will also discuss the areas of concern and issues relating to bamboo as a material the use of technology and tools design development and socio-cultural factors that have contributed to this process. More importantly the primary concern is to focus on the plan for the future use of bamboo: to explore how bamboo as a vital source of indigenous raw material to the craft industry could be sustained: to ascertain how efforts in research and development product development promotion and marketing of bamboo products could be further enhanced. Finally in the context of the spirit of cooperation it would be essential to explore and determine a strategy direction and methodology which could foster regional as well as international collaboration for the development of bamboo for the future. In this context what programmes initiatives and incentives for example should be developed to encourage a greater effort in tapping the potential usage of bamboo within the next five years. Suggestions will be offered with a view to develop specific proposals and recommendations at this discussion of international gathering.

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Bamboo Aesthetics : New Dimensions of Form and Function introduces a brief historical glimpse of the rich tradition of bamboo craftsmanship in Malaysia and in the region. It describes how bamboo as an indigenous raw material has had an immense impact on the economic social and cultural life of the community the artisans and the craft industry. It also highlights the influence of bamboo on the development of concepts and design issues related to the world of interior design and its imaginative and creative application and usage in the design of living spaces of modern homes and institutions. To illustrate this a special collection of images slides will be presented to illustrate the variety and diversity of its form and function that has evolved in the last hundred years. It would include the use of bamboo as a traditional and contemporary product. The paper will also discuss the areas of concern and issues relating to bamboo as a material the use of technology and tools design development and socio-cultural factors that have contributed to this process. More importantly the primary concern is to focus on the plan for the future use of bamboo: to explore how bamboo as a vital source of indigenous raw material to the craft industry could be sustained: to ascertain how efforts in research and development product development promotion and marketing of bamboo products could be further enhanced. Finally in the context of the spirit of cooperation it would be essential to explore and determine a strategy direction and methodology which could foster regional as well as international collaboration for the development of bamboo for the future. In this context what programmes initiatives and incentives for example should be developed to encourage a greater effort in tapping the potential usage of bamboo within the next five years. Suggestions will be offered with a view to develop specific proposals and recommendations at this discussion of international gathering.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Summary only En
AGROVOC Term:	BAMBOOS
AGROVOC Term:	USES
AGROVOC Term:	INDUSTRIAL USES
AGROVOC Term:	TRADITIONAL USES
AGROVOC Term:	RAW MATERIALS
AGROVOC Term:	MARKETING
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCTS
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16532

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