The aim of the project Skärgårdssmak – handicrafts was to, through a carefully balancedcombination of marketing- and competence- raising measures, establish sustainableconditions for the archipelagos industry of handicrafts. The goal was to increase theturnover for existing craftsmen and at the same time create space for new craftsmen and artists.The quality of the archipelago handicrafts was conveyed by the Skärgårdssmaktrademark. Thanks to the project, the handicrafts of the regions today stand for quality,variety and innovation and the archipelago has a comparatively large number of activecraftsmen.The craftsmens products are also appreciated for their genuinity, the local productionand the local raw materials. This all contributes with valuable synergy effects, especiallyfor tourism. Achievements: Please refer to the 'Description' field, which also includes the achievements of this project.