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Leather in the Middle Ages: tanning processes and leather articles

Leather in the Middle Ages: tanning processes and leather articles

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 8 Monaten

From Stone Age Material to Guild Craft - How Raw Animal Hide Became Durable Leather and Why Tanners Risked Their Lives

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#medieval #leather #craftsmanship In this episode, Hendrik and
Carmen show you how raw animal hide became the indispensable
material of the Middle Ages. Today we dive into the fascinating
world of tanneries and discover why this craft was so much more
than just leather production. From the earliest preservation
methods of the Stone Age to the specialized guilds of the late
Middle Ages - leather was THE durable material for everything:
clothing, armor, tools, even cooking vessels! We explain the
different tanning processes like bark tanning and chamois
tanning, show why tanneries were located on the outskirts of
towns, and how dangerous the profession was due to anthrax.
Particularly fascinating: how you could cook with hot stones in
leather pouches and why animal hides even served as currency.
Learn also how the guild system professionalized the craft and
why nothing was wasted - from gelatin production to parchment
making for important documents. Enjoy, and see you next time!
#tannery #medievalcraft #guildsystem #leathermaking
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