Introduction
Craft Island: 2026 Children’s Sustainable Crafts Exhibition is inspired by the curatorial theme of “Sustainable Crafts and the Circular Journey of Water.” Flowing water connects five exhibition areas, guiding viewers through the rich diversity of sustainable crafts found in Taiwan—an island shaped by craft culture—and their close relationship to the circulation of water resources.
The story begins with the Craft Guardian H₂Oer (nicknamed as Ah-HO), who discovers that the water level of the River of Circulation has mysteriously dropped. Without enough water, the Tree of Crafts will wither away. Determined to save it, Ah-HO sets off on a journey to the source of the river, hoping to seek help from the Water Element Spirits and uncover the secrets of sustainability across Craft Island.
In the “Craft Island” section, artist Ya-chu Kang and 138 participants, using waste fiber materials, co-created the art installation “Weaving the Inland’s scenery together!”
In the “Sustainable Mountains and Forests” section, visitors discover how lacquer trees and bamboo forests help conserve water resources while reflecting craft wisdom that works in harmony with nature’s rhythms.
In the “Fiber Plains” section, invasive water hyacinths that clog waterways, along with agricultural waste materials such as banana fibers, pineapple leaves, and rice straw, are transformed into new materials for everyday objects through innovative craft processes. Plants that grow throughout the four seasons on Craft Island can also be turned into natural dyes, helping reduce pollution and protect water resources.
In the “Magic Repair House” section, discarded materials are given a second life through recycling, imagination, and the skilled hands of craftspeople, allowing resources to continue flowing in new forms.
At the end of the adventure, Ah-HO returns to the Tree of Crafts. Through his journey, the exhibition invites children and families to explore the deep connection between sustainable crafts and the circulation of water resources, rethink the many possibilities of sustainable crafts in daily life, and develop a sense of environmental awareness and responsibility.
Exhibition Information
Craft Island: 2026 Children’s Sustainable Crafts Exhibition
Dates: May 18, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:30–17:30 (Closed on Mondays, Lunar New Year's Eve, and Lunar New Year's Day. Please check for separate announcements regarding national holidays or special events.)
Venue: 4F, Taipei Branch, NTCRI (No. 41, Nanhai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)