Nigerian Craftpedia portal | African continent nigeria_craftpedia_africa https://nigeria.craftpedia.africa/wiki/Main_Page/ MediaWiki 1.45.1 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Nigerian Craftpedia Portal Nigerian Craftpedia Portal talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk Module Module talk 0 1 178 3 2026-02-22T21:36:45Z Niger afr adm 2 /* Current status */ 178 wikitext text/x-wiki == Welcome to Craftpedia Nigeria == '''Craftpedia Nigeria''' is a developing knowledge platform dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and study of '''traditional crafts and artisanal practices of Nigeria'''. The project aims to present well-structured, verifiable, and culturally respectful information on Nigeria’s rich and diverse craft traditions — shaped by its many regions, ethnic groups, environments, and historical networks of trade and exchange. == Scope of the project == Craftpedia Nigeria documents: * regional and local craft traditions across Nigeria * materials, techniques, and tools used by artisans * historical development and cultural context * relationships between crafts, ritual practices, daily life, and social identity Articles are organized by '''region, material, craft type, and cultural context''', allowing readers to explore Nigerian material culture from multiple perspectives. == Craft categories == * [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]] * [[:Category:Textiles|Textiles]] * [[:Category:Metalwork|Metalwork]] * [[:Category:Woodcraft|Woodcraft]] * [[:Category:Leatherwork|Leatherwork]] * [[:Category:Basketry|Basketry]] * [[:Category:Beadwork|Beadwork]] * [[:Category:Glasswork|Glasswork]] * [[:Category:Stonework|Stonework]] * [[:Category:Ivory and Bone Carving|Ivory and Bone Carving]] * [[:Category:Dyeing and Surface Decoration|Dyeing and Surface Decoration]] * [[:Category:Architectural Crafts|Architectural Crafts]] * [[:Category:Ritual and Ceremonial Objects|Ritual and Ceremonial Objects]] == Editorial approach == The canonical language of Craftpedia is '''English'''. Articles in other languages may be provided for accessibility; unless explicitly stated otherwise, they may be machine-translated and not yet editor-reviewed. Each article follows a '''neutral, academic, and museum-style tone''', focusing on factual documentation rather than interpretation or commercial promotion. == Current status == Craftpedia Nigeria has established foundational coverage of major traditional craft domains and is expanding toward comprehensive national representation. Content is being added gradually, with priority given to establishing a consistent structural and taxonomical framework for Nigerian crafts. == About Craftpedia == Craftpedia Nigeria is part of the '''Craftpedia''' project — a global, multilingual initiative dedicated to traditional crafts and material culture worldwide. Continental portal: [https://craftpedia.africa craftpedia.africa] Main portal: [https://craftpedia.wiki craftpedia.wiki] grmrkm3up8a551vacfakwrkp5k595la