This dimension places a craft in the era when it is first known to have been practiced. Wikipedia notes that some crafts, "especially in areas such as pottery, woodworking, and various stages of textile production, could be practiced on a part-time basis by those also working in agriculture," reaching back long before industrial production began. Browsing by earliest evidence shows how old a given craft tradition really is.
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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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