Craft class groups crafts by the broad kind of skilled work each one represents, from textile work to woodworking to metalwork. Wikipedia states, "A craft or trade is a pastime or an occupation that requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled work." Grouping by class lets a visitor compare crafts that share a similar kind of hands-on skill.
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Era of Emergence Fiber and Textile
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1. Textile arts (Wikipedia)
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Flax is believed to be the oldest fiber that was used to create textiles, as it was found in the tombs of mummies from as early as 6500 B.C.
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