Rights and Obligations of "People's Artisan" and "Excellent Artisan" in the Field of Handicrafts and Decorative Arts

Rights and Obligations of "People's Artisan", "Excellent Artisan"

Individuals conferred the title of "People's Artisan" or "Excellent Artisan" have the following rights and obligations:

- Receive the Badge, Certificate of Recognition from the President, and monetary rewards accompanying the title of "People's Artisan" or "Excellent Artisan" as prescribed by law.

- Actively transmit and teach the craft, preserve the craft and awarded artifacts; continually improve craftsmanship and skills.

- Actively participate in activities to protect and promote the value of cultural heritage in the field of handicrafts organized by provinces, cities, ministries, departments, central mass organizations.

- Other rights and obligations as prescribed by law.

Definition of Handicrafts

In Decree 43/2024/ND-CP, the terms below are understood as follows:

- Handicraft is a traditional craft passed down from generation to generation; the products, artworks created have cultural, artistic, and handmade characteristics; the production, crafting of products or artworks are entirely by hand or the decisive elements of quality and characteristic appearance of the products are still handmade.

- Special handicraft is a craft that is at risk of being lost, has few learners, difficulty in teaching, and has a long training period.

- Handicraft product is a handmade product where cultural and aesthetic functions become more important than ordinary usage functions.

Transitional Provisions

Individuals whose dossiers for the conferment of the "People's Artisan" or "Excellent Artisan" titles meeting the regulations, submitted to the Department of Industry and Trade before the effective date of Decree 43/2024/ND-CP, and are in the process of consideration according to the regulations in Decree 123/2014/ND-CP on the conferment of the titles "People's Artisan" and "Excellent Artisan" in the field of handicrafts shall continue to follow Decree 123/2014/ND-CP.

Decree 43/2024/ND-CP takes effect from June 6, 2024, and replaces Decree 123/2014/ND-CP.

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