The Influence of Imported Used-Western Woodcraft on The Woodcraft Industry in The Sekondi-Takoradi (Published)
The paper examined the influence of imported used-Western woodcraft on the woodcraft industry of Sekondi-Takoradi for better product delivery and customer satisfaction. It investigated the impact of imported used-Western woodcraft on the style, technology, and finishing adaptation for local woodcraft production in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolitan area. It also explored the hands-on skills improvement and job creation opportunities for the woodcraft artisans and professionals in Sekondi-Takoradi.The analytical method was adopted to analyze the data using a purposive sampling technique. The primary information was acquired through interviews, interaction, observation, and field surveys, while secondary information was obtained from literary sources.The results showed that woodcraft producers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis had embraced the western concepts and philosophies embedded in their International Standard Order (ISO) for the growing western taste of their prospective local patrons.The paper concludes that Sekondi-Takoradi is fortune with imported used-Western woodcrafts that have influenced the style, technology, and finishes of the locally made woodcraft. Also, the woodcraft producers in Sekondi-Takoradi have the ability to compete with their Western counterparts by adapting, replicating, and substituting foreign woodcrafts with indigenously crafted ones.
Keywords: Adaptation, Design, Influences, Technology, woodcraft
The Effect of Imported Used-Western Woodcraft on the Woodcraft Industry in the Sekondi-Takoradi (Published)
The paper intended to examine the effect of the importation of used-Western woodcraft in Sekondi-Takoradi and their ramification on the woodcraft industry. It sought to enquire into the effect that these imported used-Western woodcraft have on hands-on skills, training and employment of the youth in Sekondi-Takoradi. It also enquired into the recent and widespread importation of used woodcrafts from the Western world as against the brand new woodcrafts from Sekondi-Takoradi. The analytical method was adopted to analyze the data using purposive sampling technique. The primary information was acquired through interview, interaction, observation and field survey while secondary information was obtained from literary sources. The results showed that, Woodcraft producers in the enclave lacked the state-of-the-art machinery and technological knowhow to meet the International Standard Order (ISO) and the growing western taste of their prospective patrons or buyers.The paper concludes that Sekondi-Takoradi is flooded with imported used-Western woodcrafts that are available, stylish and relatively affordable, as compared to the locally made ones. Also, the woodcraft producers in Sekondi-Takoradi have the onerous task to compete with their Western counterparts.
Keywords: indigenous woodcraft, used- woodcraft, western woodcraft, woodcraft