지역의 특수성을 고려한 관광 공예상품의 활성화 방안 연구

The modern craft product area is experiencing growth while becoming segmented according to the materials that are used mainly and appropriate materials. The measure for this type of growth can be evaluated in parts by leveraging the level of usage for the craft product that is produced as output. Among the craft products, tourism craft product is significantly behind in terms of advancement of its quality, compared to many proposals of the many craft product designers. In other words, appropriate measures are lacking during the process in which advanced craft product design is being commercialized in a realistic manner. This is closely related to the viable policy for the development direction that is being pursued by various autonomous regional entities in Korea that are seeking to specialize in tourism. Moreover, these days, purpose of the foreigners for visiting Korea is changing from that of ordinary purpose such as attending international events, experiencing cultural assets and so forth to experiencing medical culture, shopping luxury goods and specific products etc. Position is craft product is significant when it comes to the method of purchasing products that add value amidst this type of trend. Accordingly, this research identifies the realistic position of tourism craft product among various craft product, conducts study of outstanding cases, both in and out of Korea, searches for the ways for growing tourism craft product that may lean to a side on an official manner, and forecasts the change in the domestic tourism craft product market to develop appropriate countermeasures.