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ABSTRACT

The cultural landscape is fashioned from a natural landscape by a cultural group. Culture
is the agent; the natural area is the medium; the cultural landscape the result.”

- Geographer Carl Ortwin Sauer

Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
“Culture” refers to the way of life of any given community including its shared
beliefs, traditions, behaviors, and material objects. The term "Cultural Landscape" refers

to the combined works of nature and humankind, signifying an extensive and complex
interaction between humans and the environment. It includes physical components,

ecosystems, and manmade components that are shaped by human activity and have cultural,

historical, or economic importance.

The present-day Cultural Landscape of Anegundi is a manifestation of its local
context and culture shaped over time. It is largely influenced by the economy of its

communities which is based on the concept of "Circular Economy", a system aiming at
potential use of the local cultivation waste and transforming it into sustainable artefacts by

decreasing external resource use and waste generation while fostering sustainable production

and consumption habits. It provides opportunity for the local community to innovate and add
value while also contributing to environmental sustainability, strengthening local economy,

and improving societal well-being.

Thus, this thesis is an attempt to promote the legacy of indigenous crafts of Anegundi,
strengthen the livelihoods of artisanal communities in both local and neighbouring villages,

raise heritage awareness among the local population, encourage the influx of tourists, provide

them with authentic knowledge and experiences- through vocational and workshop spaces,
and accommodations. In addition, given the rich past of Anegundi, it has the potential to

provide interpretive knowledge of its rich heritage- through visitor’s centre, archive/library
and exhibition spaces. As a result, the basis for this thesis is a sustainable hub for promotion

of crafts of Anegundi and its historic heritage, both contributing to the development of
sustainable tourism in the region.

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