The manufacture and trade in crafted goods and the men and women
who were involved in this industry -- including metalworkers,
ceramicists, silk weavers, fez-makers, blacksmiths, and even
barbers -- lay at the social as well as the economic heart of the
Ottoman empire. This comprehensive history by leading Ottoman
historian Suraiya Faroqhi presents the definitive view of the
subject, from the production and distribution of different craft
objects to their use and enjoyment within the community. Succinct
yet comprehensive, "Artisans of Empire" analyzes the production and
trade of crafts from the beginning of the 16th century to the early
20th century, focusing on its history, politics, and culture.
Production methods, the organization of trade guilds, religious
differences, the contribution of women, and the structure of the
Ottoman economy all come under scrutiny in this wide-ranging
history that combines keen analysis with descriptions of the
beautiful and sometimes unknown works of Ottoman artisans. Faroqhi
sheds new light on all aspects of artisan life, setting the
concerns of individual craftsmen within the context of the broader
cultural themes that connect them to the wider world. Combining
social, cultural, economic, religious, and historiographical
insights, this will be the authoritative work on Ottoman artisans
and guilds for many years to come.
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