Original Craft Settlement (Taitung Sugar Factory) Introduction
【Brand Ata (Kata)】 "Kata" is named after the Paiwan indigenous word "qkata," which means a patterned bead. "Kata culture" is a collective of indigenous women committed to preserving traditional patterns and techniques through collaboration. By integrating various crafts, they explore the stories behind each qkata patterned bead and continue the tradition of handmade crafts, producing artifacts and patterns that enrich cultural meanings and traditional life perspectives, embodying the spirit of giving and sharing. Located in the Taitung Sugar Factory, this here R Original Craft Settlement is where the Kata culture gathers local indigenous workshops. They voice the tribal culture within the idle spaces of the Taitung Sugar Factory, showcasing the "tribal craftsman" aspect of Taitung's local craft culture. With the presence of this R Craft Settlement, the scent of pandan leaves weaving, the warmth of handcrafted glass beads, the patterns of fabric weaving, and the aroma of wood shavings, along with songs from the tribes, have all emerged. The warehouse has transformed into a vibrant space for showcasing innovative tribal handmade craft products, building a cooperative economy under the "sharing and mutual assistance" model within today's social environment based on the concept of "social enterprise."
