handverksfélög
A handverksfélag, or craft guild, was an association of artisans or merchants who oversaw the practice of their craft in a particular town or region. These guilds were prevalent in Europe from the Middle Ages until the Industrial Revolution. They played a crucial role in organizing labor, setting standards for quality, and providing economic and social support for their members.
Membership in a handverksfélag was typically structured in a hierarchy. An apprentice would begin by learning
Handverksfélag controlled the production and sale of goods, determining who could practice a trade and what