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cobbler
Sign in to saveAlso known as shoemaker, cordwainer, footwear worker, shoe maker
thumb|upright=1.15|A cordwainer Shoemaking|making shoes, [[Capri, Italy]] thumb|A cordwainer's desk in Hamburg, in the background a shelf with [[lasts]] thumb|Tombstone of the shoemaker Xanthippos. Marble, Greek artwork, ca. 430–420 BC. From Athens.
A cobbler is a skilled craftsperson who repairs and makes shoes, a trade that has been practiced since ancient times as evidenced by historical records and artwork. The profession remains relevant because shoes are essential items that require expert maintenance and creation to keep people's footwear functional and wearable.
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thumb|upright=1.15|A cordwainer Shoemaking|making shoes, [[Capri, Italy]] thumb|A cordwainer's desk in Hamburg, in the background a shelf with [[lasts]] thumb|Tombstone of the shoemaker Xanthippos. Marble, Greek artwork, ca. 430–420 BC. From Athens.
A cordwainer () is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the 's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes. This usage distinction is not universally observed, as the word cobbler is widely used for tradespeople who make or repair shoes.
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