Inventario de las técnicas artesanales en los cantones Gualaceo, Chordeleg y Sígsig de la provincia del Azuay, con la metodología del Instituto Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural para la creación de un directorio de artesanos

Abstract

The Gualaceo, Chordeleg and Sígsig cantons have a great history in terms of crafts it is being this a reason for the arrival of tourists. Each of these cantons has been identified by a main craft, Gualaceo with the elaboration of macanas, Chordeleg with filigree jewelry and Sígsig with toquilla straw hats; without However, in each canton there are more handicraft branches of great importance that deserve be valued. The majority of people who are dedicated to the elaboration of handicrafts are thanks to the knowledge transmitted from generation to generation within the Azuay families. With the aim that these artisanal techniques do not disappear, this work of intervention has a qualitative approach where interviews were developed semi-structured workshops and field work in situ with artisans and authorities of the cantons to obtain general information about the craft activity and to carry out the inventory of craft techniques based on the technique of the National Heritage Institute Cultural. Finally, thanks to tools such as Microsoft Excel and Canva, the digital catalog of artisans from the Gualaceo, Chordeleg and Sígsig cantons. Keywords: Craft techniques. Cultural heritage. Tourism. directory of artisans.