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Welcome to Craftpedia Africa
Craftpedia Africa is a developing knowledge platform dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and study of traditional crafts and artisanal practices of the African continent.
The project aims to provide well-structured, verifiable, and culturally respectful information on crafts across Africa — from ceramics and textiles to metalwork, woodcraft, basketry, and other material traditions shaped by local environments, histories, and belief systems.
Scope of the project
Craftpedia Africa documents:
- regional and local craft traditions
- materials, techniques, and tools
- historical development and cultural context
- links between crafts, ritual, daily life, and trade
Articles are organized by region, country, material, and craft type, allowing readers to explore Africa’s material culture from multiple perspectives.
Editorial approach
The canonical language of Craftpedia is English.
Articles in other languages may be provided for accessibility; unless explicitly stated otherwise, they may be machine-translated and not yet editor-reviewed.
Each article is intended to follow a neutral, academic, and museum-style tone, focusing on factual description rather than interpretation or commercial promotion.
Current status
Craftpedia Africa is currently in its early development phase.
Content is being added gradually, with priority given to establishing a consistent structural and taxonomical foundation.
About Craftpedia
Craftpedia Africa is part of the Craftpedia project — a global, multilingual initiative dedicated to traditional crafts and material culture worldwide.
Main portal: craftpedia.wiki
