UNESCO considers as effective, solely such intangible cultural heritage as is compatible with existing international human rights instruments, as well as with the requirements of mutual respect among communities, groups and individuals, and of sustainable development.
e) Traditional craftsmanship (e.g. traditional knowledge and skills of pottery-making, felt-making, textile-making, wood-work, metal-work, jewelry-making, musical instrument making, …).
The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity can also be considered as the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding and the Best Safeguarding Practices.