Abstract :
This article presents, in parts, the findings regarding
the viability of indigenous knowledge and
skills in terms of economical empowerment in
third world countries, Uganda in particular. The
paper looks at and compares the income derived
from indigenous pottery making by craft-persons,
with that of government salaries for graduate
teachers of primary and secondary schools in
Uganda. The comparison assists to determine
the economical viability of indigenous Gisu
pottery. The paper also suggests the incorporation
of such indigenous crafts into the formal
education system so as to encourage research,
diversity in the learning of art, design and technology
and provide self-employment avenues
relevant to self, community and the Ugandan
state. The researchers were four women from
different areas of subject specialisation namely,
art & design, history and heography.
