The Craft of the Furrier

This post takes you back in time to explore the lives of furriers and shoemakers. It will be especially interesting for those curious about how their ancestors lived, particularly if their church records list the occupations “pellio” (furrier) or “sutor” (shoemaker).

Historian Lilia Lyshega, author of several books on the local history of Tysmenytsia, will guide you through the world your ancestors once knew — their craft, their work, and their everyday life.