Fabricating Handcraft and its Economical Roles in Family Investment (An Anthropological Study in Chahak Region of Yazd City Iran)

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Published Oct 31, 2025
https://doi.org/10.63476/atjss.v2i2.99
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Enayatullah Dadman
Department of History, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Abdurrasheed Sahibzada
Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Public Administration and Policy, Nangarhar University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan/ Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Al-Taqwa University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Abstract

This paper examines the production of handicrafts and their economic roles in family investments in the Chahak region of Yazd City, Iran. The study is significant in exploring the economic and social dimensions of handicrafts within family communities. The primary aim of this research is to analyze the impact of handicraft production on the economic status of families and its contribution to sustainable development at the family level. The importance of this research lies in its potential to provide a better understanding of the economic capacities in rural areas and offer strategies to strengthen handicrafts as a key pillar of the family economy. The study employed a qualitative ethnographic methodology. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 15 randomly selected families, aimed at gaining insights into their experiences and perspectives regarding handicraft production and its economic impact. Data analysis was carried out in a descriptive manner using an ethnographic approach to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between handicrafts and family investments. The findings suggest that handicraft production, as an economic activity in Chahak, not only provides income for families but also enhances their cultural and social identity. Furthermore, it can act as a tool for poverty reduction and employment generation in rural areas. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the importance of sustainable development of handicrafts in improving the economic conditions of local communities

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Dadman, E., & Sahibzada, A. (2025). Fabricating Handcraft and its Economical Roles in Family Investment (An Anthropological Study in Chahak Region of Yazd City Iran) . ATJSS, 1(1), 155–171. https://doi.org/10.63476/atjss.v2i2.99

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