<![CDATA[Abstract
This study aims to analyze the condition of the silver craft industry in Koto Gadang which has experienced ups and downs. The condition of the silver craft industry which has experienced ups and downs has had a negative impact on the economy of Koto Gadang silver craftsmen. Initially in 1990-1996 silver crafts experienced a stable condition, but silver crafts began to decline in 1997-1999 due to the monetary crisis. In 2000-2006 the Koto Gadang silver craft industry began to recover from the monetary crisis, but experienced a decline again in 2007 due to natural disasters, namely earthquakes which had an impact until 2009. In 2010-2018 the silver craft industry in Koto Gadang began to run stably, but in 2019 silver crafts declined again due to the Covid-19 pandemic which had an impact until 2022. In 2023 Koto Gadang silver crafts managed to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and have developed rapidly until now. The research method used is historical research using a descriptive narrative approach, which includes heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography (writing). The data sources in this study are primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include awards, certificates, documentation, and interviews. Secondary sources include research on articles, books, and journals related to the research title. The results of the study show the ups and downs that occurred in the Koto Gadang silver craft industry, which impacted the economy of Koto Gadang silver craftsmen. This historical analysis is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the condition of silver crafts from 1997 to 1996 ]]>
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