manufaktuur
Manufaktuur is a term derived from the Latin words "manus" meaning hand and "factura" meaning making. Historically, it refers to a form of handicraft production that emerged in Europe during the early modern period, preceding the Industrial Revolution. Unlike the guild system which often limited production to skilled artisans, manufakturs employed a larger number of workers, often within a single workshop or building.
The key characteristic of a manufaktuur was the division of labor. Tasks were broken down into smaller,
Manufakturs played a significant role in the growth of mercantilism by producing goods for domestic consumption