The author wanted to give a brief history of the development of handicrafts and to show that handicrafts are still thriving.
The author shows different types of handicrafts to show how this practice is linked to the history of a people and the cultural diversity between regions. He also wants to show how craftsmanship is something current, as it produces a wide range of products these days.
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