The tanning process was linked to social status and skill. Connected to rituals involving animal sacrifices. [Bantu] Crafting was often reserved for specialized artisans.

Practiced the art of tanning for clothing and ceremonial uses. Frequently featured in community gatherings. [Celtic] Textiles were often woven with stories of persistence.

Used tanning methods for preserving animal hides for mummification. An important aspect of burial rites depicting social status. [Ancient Egypt] Provides insight into ancient practices related to death and the afterlife.

Standardized methods for producing leather goods emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Assessment of skill in local fairs and trade events. [Western] Marks the transformation from primitive methods to industrial scales.