Arts and Crafts II
Eine The goldsmiths and silversmiths of Nuremberg, and above all of
Augsburg, occupied a special position. Their brilliant work enjoyed
international fame during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Traditionally, Franconia leads Germany in toy production. The range
of products extends from toy cars to dolls and construction sets.
The craft businesses are still the second-largest employers in
Bavaria even today. A qualified education and a master's certificate
can be obtained in 94 different craft trades.
Bavaria's economy also received new impetus from the refugees who
arrived after World War II. Numerous new company start-ups brought
industrial areas and jobs to Bavaria, which until then had had a
predominantly agricultural infrastructure. New products such as
glassware from Gablonz, or new industries such as stocking
production from Silesia, expanded the range still further.