Karteikarten: Medieval Trade and Craftsmanship — 18 Karten

Medieval Troyes — significance?

A key European commercial hub with frequent fairs.

Fairs in Troyes — frequency?

Held three times annually.

Luxury products — examples?

Fabrics, spices, linens, skins, wine, art.

Fairs — role?

Centers for trade and transit of goods.

Trade goods — main categories?

Textiles, spices, linens, skins, wine, fish, art.

European merchants — activity?

Facilitated regional and international trade.

Artisans — main production?

Handmade objects in workshops.

Workshops — founded?

Approximately 1000-1200 in Middle Ages.

Artisan hierarchy — levels?

Master, companion, apprentice.

Master — role?

High skill, creates quality objects.

Companion — role?

Skilled worker assisting master.

Apprentice — role?

Learner gaining craft skills.

Guilds — function?

Regulate craft standards and organization.

Guilds — influence?

Set rules, organize hierarchy.

City houses — construction?

Timber framing supports tall, narrow design.

Houses — features?

Multiple floors, shops on ground.

Trade focus — Troyes?

Textiles, linens, skins, art objects.

Fairs — importance?

Vital for regional and European trade.