The craft comprises many different activities. These are made for example to order products or services. The craft regulations governing the trade in Germany. In the early Middle Ages there were few craftsmen, among others were the artisans, glass manufacturers, stone masons, bricklayers, blacksmiths and millers. At that time, many products are produced by the farmers and processed. From the High Middle Ages, is where the craft culture. Were many talented artisans in the larger cities, as they hoped for better from there chances of winning. The ever increasing demand brought it to the products have not only produced to order, but the production ran continuously in order to also have a supply. These products were then offered at markets, in shops and in shops for sale. The urban artisans then joined together in guilds.

Craftsmen who produced still further and sold, were persecuted by the police.
Craftsmen who were on the run Bönhase were called, and those who long preferred by rural areas, called Stöer. There were also free master, which exerted a special activity, these were so-called exemptions. One of these was a free master Johannes Gutenberg.
In the 18 Century sat down gradually by the freedom of trade in Europe. Thus, every citizen had the right to exercise a trade of his choice.


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