# A Digitally Enhanced Ethnography for Craft Action and Process Understanding
## 5 Use Cases
### Use Case Selection  
Glassblowing in Nancy, France, has been recognized by UNESCO for its rich heritage. The region is home to over 150 craftspeople, multiple crystal manufacturers, and specialized training centers. Cerfav plays a central role in safeguarding and innovating glassmaking techniques. This project documented the making of a glass tumbler, a fundamental exercise for apprentice glassblowers. The study also tested video elicitation, providing artisans with new perspectives on their gestures and improving interdisciplinary collaboration between ethnographers and engineers. Aubusson tapestry weaving, a UNESCO-listed craft, thrives in the Creuse region of France. This traditional practice involves a complex production chain, from wool processing to tapestry restoration. This project focused on the \"warping process\", where wearers separate warp threads with a foot treadle, pass the weft through, and use a beater to ensure even tension. The study also explored sustainability within the craft, considering the entire wool production cycle and its implications for ICH. Yecla, Spain, is renowned for its industrial furniture production and traditional wood-carving. CETEM, a key institution in wood and furniture manufacturing research, provides industrial and craft training, ensuring the preservation of woodcarving techniques. Yecla furniture carries a quality certification, emphasizing the region's commitment to craftsmanship. This project documented techniques used in creating sculptures from repurposed wood, reflecting both heritage and innovation. Limoges, designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, has been a center for porcelain production since the 18 th century. Porcelain activity is supported by a network of manufacturers, craft professionals, research centers, and educational institutions. The CRAEFT project focused primarily on shaping gestures--such as plaster turning, slip-casting, handle joining, and fettling--which were documented in collaboration with the Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Art et de Design in Limoges. This distinctive context enabled the observation of both traditional and contemporary approaches to porcelain craft. Marble carving in Tinos, Greece, boasts a long-standing tradition, deeply embedded in the island's cultural identity. Tinos is home to skilled artisans who pass down knowledge through hands-on apprenticeships. Our documentation emphasized carving gestures, tool handling, and the adaptation of traditional techniques to contemporary artistic and architectural contexts. Epirus, Greece, is renowned for its intricate silversmithing traditions, blending Byzantine and Ottoman influences. This study examined metalworking techniques, including forging, engraving, and filigree. The research also addressed the role of guilds and family workshops in sustaining craftsmanship and adapting to modern markets. Margarites, located in Rethymon, Crete, is a historic pottery village with a legacy of ceramic craftsmanship dating back centuries. The Kerameion workshop, among the most prominent in the area, preserves and innovates traditional clay pottery techniques. This project documented the shaping, drying, and firing processes used to create both functional and decorative ceramics. Particular attention was given to the artisans' dexterity in wheel-throwing and hand-sculpting, as well as the integration of natural pigments and glazing techniques passed down through generations. Traditional wool textile weaving on Crete remains an essential craft, particularly in rural areas where handlooms are still in use. This study focused on the intricate techniques of warp and weft weaving, pattern creation, and the use of natural dyes derived from local flora. Women artisans, often the primary custodians of this craft, demonstrated the careful process of preparing and spinning wool before weaving it into elaborate textiles used for garments, blankets, and decorative pieces.