<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The aim of this case study is to describe the social project "Wielkie nić / The Big Thread" - the creation of embroidered messages - which has many features in common with children’s play. Just like play, it needs space, time and rules, but at the same time, also a lot of freedom. And neither need spectators. Moreover, the project - like a form of symbolic play, where children use abstract things to represent reality - has a metaphorical significance. The threads, used for common embroidery, truly connect people. They realize how much they have in common and how they need each other. This can give a sense of unity and community and even change their consciousness.</p></abstract>

The aim of this case study is to describe the social project "Wielkie nić / The Big Thread" - the creation of embroidered messages - which has many features in common with children’s play. Just like play, it needs space, time and rules, but at the same time, also a lot of freedom. And neither need spectators. Moreover, the project - like a form of symbolic play, where children use abstract things to represent reality - has a metaphorical significance. The threads, used for common embroidery, truly connect people. They realize how much they have in common and how they need each other. This can give a sense of unity and community and even change their consciousness.

Wielkie Nić / The Big Thread. Case Study

Creativity. Theories – Research - Applications

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The aim of this case study is to describe the social project "Wielkie nić / The Big Thread" - the creation of embroidered messages - which has many features in...

Wielkie Nić / The Big Thread. Case Study

Published Online: Jun 30, 2017

Page range: 159 - 167

Received: Dec 22, 2016

Accepted: May 20, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2017-0008

Keywords
Play Handicraft Common work Creative process Community creation

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Wielkie Nić / The Big Thread. Case Study

Published Online: Jun 30, 2017

Page range: 159 - 167

Received: Dec 22, 2016

Accepted: May 20, 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2017-0008

KeywordsPlay Handicraft Common work Creative process Community creation

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Play Handicraft Common work Creative process Community creation