What are the classifications of handicrafts?

Handicrafts are mainly divided into the following categories:

I. Classification by historical category

1, primitive social handicrafts, such as painted pottery, bone carving and stone carving.

2. Traditional handicrafts, such as cloisonne, carved lacquer, jade, gold and silver vessels, etc.

3. Modern handicrafts, such as fiber woven wall hanging and needle weaving.

2. Classification by raw materials

The raw materials of handicrafts can be divided into wood, stone, metal, rope, paper and so on.

Third, by geographical classification.

Handicrafts in this area can be divided into Xiamen turtle pattern, Shanxi paper-cut, Weifang kite, Suzhou embroidery, Zigong bamboo fan and so on.

Fourth, according to the role of classification

This can be divided into practicality and ornamental. Ceramics and bamboo weaving belong to practical handicrafts, while embroidery, paper-cutting and painting belong to ornamental handicrafts.

Five, according to the classification of social attribute relationship

According to the relationship of social attributes, it can be divided into special handicrafts, folk handicrafts and national handicrafts.