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Guild Statute of the Riga Ropemakers’ Guild
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Guild Statute of the Riga Ropemakers’ Guild

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This ornate manuscript records the 1665 statute of the Riga Ropemakers’ Guild. Guilds regulated craft production, training, and trade, ensuring quality and maintaining monopolies. The text reflects the structured hierarchy and privileges within Riga’s German-dominated urban economy.
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