Many crafts and trades developed during the 16th century in Mostar. Back then the ÄarÅ¡ija (carshiya ) had more than 30 various types of crafts.
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A Brief History Of Handcrafts In Mostar
During the 16th century in Mostar, in the Čaršija (carshiya ) there were more than 30 various types of crafts. They were predominantly grouped into esnafi (Turkish word for “guildsâ€) or guilds, which were arranged according to the types of professions after which even the streets (carshiyas) were named, bearing the features of distinct carshiyas.