A leather tanning craft in medieval and post-medieval Brno, Czech republic
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
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| Description | The paper presents multidisciplinary research in leather tanning craft in medieval and post-medieval Brno, which synthesizes results of the archaeological rescue excavations and historical study of the social-topography of leather craft in Brno. The main focus is on two tannery complexes excavated in Brno on Koliště Street and Křenová Street. At these sites, a large number of archaeological finds, consisting of wooden structures of production facilities, watercourse modifications serving the needs of the tannery, and tannery waste of organic origin has been preserved. Firstly, the paper evaluates the result of the excavations, including waste analysis. Afterwards, it presents hypotheses regarding the hypothetical layout of the tannery complex, the influence of the tanning craft on the workers, and the influence of leather tanning activities on its immediate surroundings. Attention will also be paid to inner structures and relations within tannery guild and trade and their manifestations in settlement strategy of this particular population in Brno. The report will also include a model example of product and raw material logistics within the city of Brno. |