The Arts and Crafts industry in Massachusetts has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The movement was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement in England and was characterized by a focus on traditional craftsmanship and a rejection of mass-produced goods. Massachusetts was home to several influential Arts and Crafts communities, including the Roycrofters in East Aurora and the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock. In Massachusetts, the Arts and Crafts movement was closely tied to the development of the American Craftsman style of architecture. Architects such as Henry Hobson Richardson and Charles Follen McKim were instrumental in promoting the movement and designing buildings that reflected its principles. The movement also had a significant impact on the decorative arts, with many Massachusetts-based artisans producing high-quality furniture, pottery, and textiles. One of the most notable Arts and Crafts organizations in Massachusetts was the Society of Arts and Craf...

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