Exhibitions Now On
From Waste Materials to Taiwanese Craftsmanship—'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition'
Witness the beauty of circularity, bringing craftsmanship into life.
Craftsmanship is not just the making of objects; it is an attitude towards life and a cultural philosophy. As the world faces challenges from environmental change, resource depletion, and the transformation of consumption patterns, "sustainability" is no longer just an abstract concept but is closely related to everyone's life. The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute presents 'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' on the 2nd floor of its Information Hall. Through books, material research, and displays of green craft case studies, it guides the audience to rethink the relationship between craftsmanship and the environment, materials and life, exploring the transformation and future of Taiwanese craftsmanship within the wave of sustainability.
The term "sustainable development," proposed in the 1987 United Nations Brundtland Report, has gradually become a crucial global issue. Its core spirit lies in meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In Taiwan, this concept is gradually permeating craft culture. From material sourcing and production processes to the recycling of works after use, craftsmanship is responding to environmental and social challenges from a more holistic perspective.
This book exhibition takes "Flow" as its theme, symbolizing the continuous cycle between materials, resources, and lifestyles. From garbage dumps, workshops, to ordinary households, materials once considered waste are transformed through craftsmanship into objects that accompany people in their daily lives. The exhibition attempts to propose a core viewpoint: true sustainability is not just about reducing waste, but about re-establishing the emotional connection between people and objects, allowing items to be used, understood, and cherished for a long time. The exhibition also presents the Institute's latest publication, the '2025 Taiwan Craft Sustainable Development Voluntary Review Report.' This report, with "SLOHAS" (Slow Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) as its core spirit, translates the concept of sustainability from policy language into daily life practice, constructing a future cultural coordinate for Taiwanese craftsmanship. It aligns the six core values of SLOHAS—Simple, Lifestyle, Original, Health, Aesthetics, and Sustainability—with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), building a bridge for dialogue between Taiwanese craftsmanship and international sustainability issues. It focuses on six key topics—'Information Security, Green Products & Services, Biodiversity, Product Quality & Safety, Craft Partner Privacy, Social Welfare & Participation'—as important cornerstones for future sustainable governance, gradually realizing the vision of a "Taiwan Craft Island."
This 'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' is divided into three main sections. First, the "Sustainable Development" section introduces the UN's 17 SDGs through related books, with "Responsible Consumption and Production" as the core, extending the discussion on how craftsmanship responds to contemporary life needs and environmental responsibilities. Second, the "Craft Materials" section, through publications from the Craft Institute, introduces the characteristics and techniques of different materials such as bamboo, wood, ceramics, glass, lacquer, stone, and fiber crafts, showcasing the "beauty of circularity" formed by material cycles and reuse. The "Sustainable Craft" section focuses on how Taiwanese craft brands practice the circular economy with innovative thinking. For example, Spring Pool Glass uses recycled glass bottles to remake household utensils, transforming waste materials into glassware sets that combine design and practicality, concretely demonstrating how sustainable craftsmanship truly integrates into daily life.
'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' is not just a reading display about craftsmanship; it is a proposal for imagining future life. Through the exhibition, the audience will see how Taiwanese craftsmanship seeks a new balance between culture, aesthetics, and the environment, and how it continues to diffuse a living reservoir of sustainable culture belonging to this island through diverse exchanges and innovative practices.
Craftsmanship is not just the making of objects; it is an attitude towards life and a cultural philosophy. As the world faces challenges from environmental change, resource depletion, and the transformation of consumption patterns, "sustainability" is no longer just an abstract concept but is closely related to everyone's life. The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute presents 'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' on the 2nd floor of its Information Hall. Through books, material research, and displays of green craft case studies, it guides the audience to rethink the relationship between craftsmanship and the environment, materials and life, exploring the transformation and future of Taiwanese craftsmanship within the wave of sustainability.
The term "sustainable development," proposed in the 1987 United Nations Brundtland Report, has gradually become a crucial global issue. Its core spirit lies in meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In Taiwan, this concept is gradually permeating craft culture. From material sourcing and production processes to the recycling of works after use, craftsmanship is responding to environmental and social challenges from a more holistic perspective.
This book exhibition takes "Flow" as its theme, symbolizing the continuous cycle between materials, resources, and lifestyles. From garbage dumps, workshops, to ordinary households, materials once considered waste are transformed through craftsmanship into objects that accompany people in their daily lives. The exhibition attempts to propose a core viewpoint: true sustainability is not just about reducing waste, but about re-establishing the emotional connection between people and objects, allowing items to be used, understood, and cherished for a long time. The exhibition also presents the Institute's latest publication, the '2025 Taiwan Craft Sustainable Development Voluntary Review Report.' This report, with "SLOHAS" (Slow Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) as its core spirit, translates the concept of sustainability from policy language into daily life practice, constructing a future cultural coordinate for Taiwanese craftsmanship. It aligns the six core values of SLOHAS—Simple, Lifestyle, Original, Health, Aesthetics, and Sustainability—with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), building a bridge for dialogue between Taiwanese craftsmanship and international sustainability issues. It focuses on six key topics—'Information Security, Green Products & Services, Biodiversity, Product Quality & Safety, Craft Partner Privacy, Social Welfare & Participation'—as important cornerstones for future sustainable governance, gradually realizing the vision of a "Taiwan Craft Island."
This 'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' is divided into three main sections. First, the "Sustainable Development" section introduces the UN's 17 SDGs through related books, with "Responsible Consumption and Production" as the core, extending the discussion on how craftsmanship responds to contemporary life needs and environmental responsibilities. Second, the "Craft Materials" section, through publications from the Craft Institute, introduces the characteristics and techniques of different materials such as bamboo, wood, ceramics, glass, lacquer, stone, and fiber crafts, showcasing the "beauty of circularity" formed by material cycles and reuse. The "Sustainable Craft" section focuses on how Taiwanese craft brands practice the circular economy with innovative thinking. For example, Spring Pool Glass uses recycled glass bottles to remake household utensils, transforming waste materials into glassware sets that combine design and practicality, concretely demonstrating how sustainable craftsmanship truly integrates into daily life.
'Flow: Sustainable Craft Book Exhibition' is not just a reading display about craftsmanship; it is a proposal for imagining future life. Through the exhibition, the audience will see how Taiwanese craftsmanship seeks a new balance between culture, aesthetics, and the environment, and how it continues to diffuse a living reservoir of sustainable culture belonging to this island through diverse exchanges and innovative practices.
Event Details
- 2026-05-01 — 國立臺灣工藝研究發展中心（臺灣工藝文化園區）