Digital Resource Organization and Multi-Terminal Presentation Framework for Traditional Handicraft Transmission Sites: A Case Study of Sanyi Tie-Dyeing Factory in Weishan County, Yunnan, China

Abstract

Abstract

Traditional handicraft knowledge is not only embodied in final products and craft procedures but also embedded in the context formed by production spaces, tools, materials, practitioners, and their interrelationships. However, existing digital preservation practices often focus on individual objects or specific data types, making the spatial and semantic relationships among heterogeneous resources insufficiently represented and limiting public understanding of the broader context of craft practices. To address this issue, this paper proposes a digital resource organization and multi-terminal presentation framework. Using 3D point clouds as a unified spatial reference for the site, the framework links images, videos, interviews, craft records, and object-related materials to spatial locations through structured annotation, and visualizes relationships among practitioners, tools, materials, processes, and spaces through node-link representations. The Web-based viewer and CAVE immersive system access the same content dataset, enabling “input once, reuse across terminals”. User feedback suggests that the framework supports the integrated representation of spatial context, craft resources, and associated information within traditional handicraft sites, with relational visualization contributing to a more holistic understanding of craft practices. The framework provides a reusable workflow for organizing, linking, and presenting heterogeneous heritage resources in traditional handicraft transmission sites, offering digital support for a contextual understanding of craft practices.