PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The book documents 28 traditional craft trades of Singapore. Many of these invaluable trades have vanished or will vanish in the next 20 years. Nevertheless, some of these traditional trades such as rattan weaving, textile dyeing, and candle making have laid the foundation for the rise of modern craftsmen. Several traditional tradespeople have adapted and upgraded their crafts and businesses with the help of new technologies, such as laser engraving techniques for wood carving and blade-sharpening machines for improving the quality of grinding. In this modern Singapore, traditional crafts and trades have slowly dwindled due to the radically shifting cultural scene. But with the craftspersons’ continued ingenuity and perseverance, the crafts trade will continue to evolve and survive regardless of the changing landscape.

The book is fully embossed to signify the vanishing of Singapore’s traditional trades and crafts. Only we humans can help conserve, support, and bring attention to the significance of this intangible cultural heritage of Singapore. A pastel chalk is included with the book for readers to shade the pages and discover the lost arts by our ancestors.

BOOK INFORMATION

Trim Size: 5.7 inch (w) x 11.8 inch (h)

Number of Pages: 32 pages

Binding Method: Hardbound

Paper: construction paper (external: 120gsm / internal: 200gsm); 3mm hard board; 3D embossing; foil printing (cover)

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CREDIT INFORMATION

Creative Director: Jesvin Yeo

Art Director: Alvin Ng

Book Designer: Jesvin Yeo; Alvin Ng

Jacket/Cover Designer: Alvin Ng

Illustrator: Jesvin Yeo; Chan Liyin; Tan Peijing

Photographer: Victor Gui

Picture Editor: Jesvin Yeo

Production Director: Alvin Ng

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