Development of a Digital Embroidery Museum Integrated With VR for the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Abstract

symbols unique to specific communities. It plays a crucial role in preserving cultural practices alive across generations. This study developed a VR-based digital embroidery museum to innovate the preservation of Yunnan embroidery as an intangible cultural heritage. The platform combined high-resolution visuals and interactive designs to enhance user engagement and cultural appreciation. This research employed a convergent mixed-methods design, utilizing Unreal Engine (UE) software and virtual reality (VR) technology. Five experts were selected through simple random sampling to evaluate the developed digital museum both quantitatively and qualitatively. The assessment employed a questionnaire survey to gauge user perceptions of authenticity within the digital museum, utilizing a 5-point Likert scale for responses. Quantitative data were processed through descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Expert evaluations suggested that the digital museum had significant potential for preserving intangible cultural heritage, achieving an average score of M=4.73 (SD=0.27). VR offers an immersive and engaging experience that connects users with the cultural heritage of embroidery. Despite some challengessuch as the need for high-quality hardware and software for optimal performance, as well as the necessity for continuous updates and maintenancethe study demonstrated that VR provided a highly immersive experience. This allowed users to engage deeply with the cultural heritage of embroidery, fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of traditional crafts and sparking excitement about the potential of VR technology in cultural preservation.

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Ran Shao, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand
Juntao Li, Yunnan Technology and Business University, China
Thoriq Tri Prabowo, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Atit Tippichai, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand