From March 11th to
15th, 2020, the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
(NTCRI) will exhibit under the theme of "Taiwan Crafts Spectrum" at
the Internationale Handwerksmesse in Munich, Germany. With a total of 20
artworks in different fields (lacquer, bamboo, entwining art, ceramics, metalworking/enamel
and rush grass) by 14 artists, and the 36 Patterns of Triangle Rush Weaving,
made by the Taitung Prison, Agency of Corrections, Ministry of Justice. Last but
not least, six highly skilled demonstrative performance artisans (creation
materials: lacquer weaving, lacquer carving, bamboo weaving, natural dyeing,
entwining flowers and leather carving), the "Taiwan Pavilion" shows the
style and charm of Taiwanese craftsmanship at booth 130, Hall B2. During the
"Taiwan Day" event, NTCRI invites local artisans and arts
institutions to visit the Taiwan Pavilion and exchange ideas. It is hoped that
at this grand event, crafts lovers from all over the world will see the diverse
craft cultures nurtured by Taiwan's abundant natural resources and history and
make the craftsmanship and the beauty of Taiwan deeply rooted in the hearts of
every visitor.
NTCRI is the only
official craft institution in Taiwan. It has a long history dating back to
1935. In addition to fostering training and passing down tradition and
heritage, it gives counsels to the local handicraft industry on improving
quality and quantity. NTCRI participates in the Internationale Handwerksmesse
2020 for the first time aiming to promote the global visibility and
competitiveness of Taiwanese craft culture. Other than introducing Taiwan’s
distinctive and diverse crafting media and skills to artisans from all over the
world, through the cluster effects of the four special exhibitions (TALENTE,
EXEMPLA, SCHMUCK and MEISTER DER MODERNE) at Internationale
Handwerksmesse Munich, NTCRI anticipates to promote the marvelous creativity
and ingenuity of Taiwanese artisans. With the participation, Taiwan's crafts culture
aims to leave a fantastic record in the world's oldest international crafts
fair. For the exhibition and NTCRI, it is not only groundbreaking but also of
great historical significance.
The Internationale
Handwerksmesse annually held in March is the oldest international craft
exhibition in the world. It has been in operation for more than 70 years and
offers one of the most crucial exchanges and gathering places in the global craft
industry. Beside the commercial nature of B2B and B2C, the themed Hall (on the official
website it is listed as an exhibition) of "craftsmanship and design"
provides an ideal environment for
cultural exchanges. In 2019, the exhibition attracted more than 1,000 exhibitors from
31 countries and more than 110,000 visitors.