Abstract

Jewellery has been widely used for personal beautification or adornment for generations. In recent years, studies have shown the use of alternative materials for jewellery that promotes environmental sustainability. This study conducted by undergraduate students in an art studio context, therefore, aims at producing textile jewellery pieces that are environmentally safe, made from alternative materials including the re-use of waste materials for environmental sustainability. The aesthetico-action research model was employed in a studio-based qualitative research method, in a local cultural context. A field survey revealed that most jewellery is made from potentially harmful materials as compared to beads and textile materials which are environmentally safer. Exploration and adaptation of the concept of reuse with available local materials is recommended for jewellery production to ensure environmental sustainability and avoid environmental risk.

摘要

几代人以来，珠宝一直被广泛用于个人美化或装饰。近年来，研究表明使用替代材料制作珠宝可促进环境可持续性。因此，这项由本科生在艺术工作室环境中进行的研究旨在生产对环境安全的纺织首饰，由替代材料制成，包括对废物材料的再利用以实现环境可持续性。在当地文化背景下，基于工作室的定性研究方法采用了审美行动研究模型。一项实地调查显示，与环境更安全的珠子和纺织材料相比，大多数珠宝都是由可能有害的材料制成的。