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Figures & data
Figure 1. The location of the study area, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Source: Ethio GIS, 2023.
Figure 2. Working Environment: How much the compound is inconvenient for artisans activity.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 3. The partial view of the heated/roasted barrel sheet of metal ready for hammering and shaping.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 4. Partial view of pilgrims shopping for Tubs and Griddle pans.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 5. Partial view of handcrafting equipment/tools used by craftsmen.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 6. Partial views of raw materials (abandoned barrels) for Tub and Griddle Pan handcrafting.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 7. Partial view of artisans engaged in Tubs and Griddle Pan Production.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Figure 8. The partial view of Tub and Griddle Pan products in the market.
Source: Field survey, 2021.
Table 1. The distribution of proprietors and employees by sources of training and skills.
Figure 9. Summary of the indigenous knowledge-based Tub and Griddle Pan handcrafting business activity related to the creative value chain perspective.
Source: Adopted from United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Citation2007; De Voldere et al., Citation2017.
Table 2. Major obstacles hindering the activity of the handcraft business as ranked by respondents.
Data availability statement
The datasets generated in the study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.