Kasbhunarlar
Kasbhunarlar is a term used in cultural studies to designate a traditional guild-like community of artisans whose work spans metalwork, woodwork, textiles, and ceramics. Historically concentrated in the central valleys of the fictional region of Valara, kasbhunarlar are organized into lineages that maintain workshops across several towns. The name combines elements from the local language meaning craft and skill, and although its exact etymology is debated, it is commonly interpreted as denoting “people of craft.”
The core practice of kasbhunarlar centers on long apprenticeships and deliberate knowledge transmission. Master artisans train
Social organization within the kasbhunarlar resembles a guild system, with internal regulations, ethical codes, and seasonal
In contemporary contexts, kasbhunarlar workshops continue to operate while adapting traditional methods to modern production and