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@article{202988,
        author = {Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaudhary},
        title = {Revival of Indigenous and Traditional Practices in Contemporary Design},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {10134-10138},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202988},
        abstract = {The revival of indigenous and traditional practices in contemporary design has emerged as a significant cultural and creative movement in response to globalization, industrialization, and the homogenization of visual culture. This research paper examines how contemporary designers are reinterpreting traditional knowledge systems, craft practices, and vernacular aesthetics to create meaningful, sustainable, and culturally rooted design solutions. Indigenous practices, historically marginalized due to colonial and industrial influences, are now being revisited as valuable sources of innovation, sustainability, and identity. The study explores the integration of traditional craftsmanship into modern design frameworks, highlighting its impact on sustainability, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. Through qualitative analysis of literature and case-based insights, this research identifies key trends such as design intervention, co-creation with artisan communities, and the role of technology in revitalizing traditional practices. The paper also addresses challenges including cultural appropriation, commercialization, and ethical representation. It concludes that the revival of indigenous practices is not merely nostalgic but represents a critical shift towards inclusive, sustainable, and context-sensitive design paradigms.},
        keywords = {Indigenous Design, Traditional Crafts, Contemporary Design, Cultural Revival, Vernacular Design, Sustainability, Craft Revival, Design Intervention},
        month = {May},
        }