The purpose of this study is to figure out the actual situation of possession and use of traditional living appliances in the rural area, so as to provide plans for preservation and succession of traditional living appliances. The data were collected from 200 households in 8 rural areas classified by geographical zone. Traditional living appliances were divided into clothing.food.housing living appliances, play tools, and the others. As a result, the degree of using the traditional living appliances is 46.5%(in respect of "often use"). The need for preserving and using the traditional living appliances in modern society was 68.5%(in respect of "a little need"). The level of preservation and use of the traditional living appliances was relatively low except for food living appliances. In conclusion, the suggested directions for developing traditional goods to preserve and succeed traditional living appliances are as follows; ${circled1}$ Developing traditional living goods peculiar to a certain locality ${circled2}$ Developing goods with various uses; display, ornament, living appliances, memorial, etc. ${circled3}$ Developing goods on the process and technique of making traditional living appliances. ${circled4}$ Providing information and education on excellance of traditional living appliances.