An artisan, also called a craftsman, is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.Artisans were the dominant producers of goods before the Industrial Revolution.Artisan originsAccording to Classical economics theory, the division of labor occurs with internal market development (Adam Smith). However, according to economist John Hicks, merchants and artisans originated as servants to the rulers, which occurred much earlier.Artisans employ creative thinkin