La narrativa gráfica aplicada al Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y el Sombrero

Abstract

This research delves into the creative process in art and design through the creation of a graphic novel with a historical and heritage focus on the Municipal Museum of Toquilla Straw and Hats, formerly known as the House of Toquilla Straw Hat Weaving. The graphic novel aims to foster sociocultural awareness in an engaging and accessible way for the current generation, adapting to the digital and technological context. The work incorporates historical elements of Cuenca, such as its buildings, clothing, locations, and flora, and employs digital tools and internationally recognized illustration styles, such as manhwa and manga, to facilitate its dissemination in digital format. The storyline begins with the journey of a young man transporting toquilla straw to the town of Cullca, highlighting the weaving process and the cultural value of this Ecuadorian tradition.