Exploring the Socio-Cultural Relevance and Artistic Potential of Bambusa vulgaris in Ghana: A Sustainable Approach to Indigenous Craft and Design Innovation
Summary. Bamboo holds deep cultural significance in Ghana, serving traditional and contemporary artistic purposes including sculpture, fashion, and interior design. The craft provides economically viable, eco-friendly alternatives to wood for furniture and handicrafts. However, lack of formal education, conservation concerns, and weak policies limit bamboo's potential. The study calls for institutional support, specialized training, and cultural preservation to unlock bamboo's role in sustainable development and innovation across new sectors.
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Daitey, S. T., Adom, D., Kquofi, S., Bodjawah, E. K., & Daitey, W.. (2025). Exploring the Socio-Cultural Relevance and Artistic Potential of Bambusa vulgaris in Ghana: A Sustainable Approach to Indigenous Craft and Design Innovation. The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. https://doi.org/10.4467/24506249pj.25.003.22403
Daitey, Samuel Teye, et al. “Exploring the Socio-Cultural Relevance and Artistic Potential of Bambusa vulgaris in Ghana: A Sustainable Approach to Indigenous Craft and Design Innovation.” The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4467/24506249pj.25.003.22403.
Daitey, Samuel Teye, Dickson Adom, Steve Kquofi, Edwin K. Bodjawah, and William Daitey. 2025. “Exploring the Socio-Cultural Relevance and Artistic Potential of Bambusa vulgaris in Ghana: A Sustainable Approach to Indigenous Craft and Design Innovation.” The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. https://doi.org/10.4467/24506249pj.25.003.22403.
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- 10.4467/24506249pj.25.003.22403
- Countries
- Ghana
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- Africa
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- indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, policy, general-innovation
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- 2026-09-01