Weaver's guilds

Weaver's guilds were medieval associations of skilled cloth weavers who regulated the craft within their communities. These guilds set standards for quality, controlled apprenticeships, and maintained the reputation of their craft. They also played a social and economic role, providing support and training for members, and sometimes influencing local laws and market practices. By organizing into guilds, weavers ensured that their trade remained skilled, protected, and profitable, fostering a sense of professional identity and stability in the medieval economy.