African Craftpedia craftpedia_africa https://craftpedia.africa/index.php?title=Main_Page MediaWiki 1.45.1 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk African Craftpedia African Craftpedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk 0 1 3 2 2026-01-28T06:50:37Z Craft africa adm 3 3 wikitext text/x-wiki == 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. == Regions == * [https://nigeria.craftpedia.africa Nigerian Craftpedia portal] == 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: [https://craftpedia.wiki craftpedia.wiki] 6lj3faa7hu09w7irnyy25ltye2nx84w