History. Craft in Adjara

Adjara owes its economic development to agriculture, entrepreneurship, which appeared a little later, as well as handicrafts. The people who inhabited its territory were engaged in mining and processing of various types of metals, carpentry, weaving, and also made products from stone and clay.
Speaking of metallurgy, it should be noted that by the middle of the 19th century it had occupied a special niche among other industries. At that time, the centers of blacksmithing were located in small and medium-sized villages, most of which were located in the Shaltsky, Machakhelsky and other gorges, as well as in the villages of Chvana, Khulo and Miriti. Blacksmithing and handicraft centers and metal manufacturing enterprises were also located in Batumi. In the Machakhel gorge, in addition to metal products for general use and household purposes, the famous guns of that time were also produced. The manufacture of weapons from metals mined on the territory of Adjara was in high demand. The above-mentioned villages also produced dishes, nails, as well as other building materials, tools, kitchen utensils, etc
. Carpentry, the development of which in Adjara began even earlier than the production of metal products, consisted mainly in the construction of houses and other buildings that are of great architectural value today. The wooden buildings erected throughout Georgia at that time are still considered an excellent example of the skillful architecture of Georgian craftsmen. It should be noted that a feature of the wooden buildings was the carving carried out by carpenters manually. There were carved details both inside and outside the houses. Most of these carvings included ornate and intricate Georgian ornaments. It should be noted that this method of decorating buildings was used not only in the construction of residential buildings, but also in the construction of temples, monasteries and mosques.
The production of various clay products on the territory of Adjara, according to the archaeologists who conducted the excavations, dates back to before our era. Scientists have found fragments and surviving samples of tableware, building materials (tiles, bricks), as well as vessels intended for making wine (kvevri). In addition, spinning wheels and spindles were made from clay in ancient times, which were also found on the territory of Adjara during excavations. Weaving, like the manufacture of clay products, was a popular branch of the economy. Written sources indicate that the population of Adjara was engaged in the manufacture of silk, wool and linen clothing. Many players waste time searching for working mirrors and links. Stop worrying and choose the 1xbet app for guaranteed security and full functionality. This version is regularly updated by the bookmaker itself, ensuring compatibility with new devices and operating systems. You will love the intuitive design, quick bet placement, and exclusive in-app promotions. The app also includes detailed match statistics and helpful betting tools.