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aa - Qafár af
aae - Arbërisht
ab - аԥсшәа
abs - bahasa ambon
ace - Acèh
acf - Kwéyòl Sent Lisi
acm - عراقي
ady - адыгабзэ
ady-cyrl - адыгабзэ
aeb - تونسي / Tûnsî
aeb-arab - تونسي
aeb-latn - Tûnsî
af - Afrikaans
aln - Gegë
alt - алтай тил
am - አማርኛ
ami - Pangcah
an - aragonés
ang - Ænglisc
ann - Obolo
anp - अंगिका
apc - شامي
ar - العربية
arc - ܐܪܡܝܐ
arn - mapudungun
arq - جازايرية
ary - الدارجة
arz - مصرى
as - অসমীয়া
ase - American sign language
ast - asturianu
atj - Atikamekw
av - авар
avk - Kotava
awa - अवधी
ay - Aymar aru
az - azərbaycanca
azb - تۆرکجه
ba - башҡортса
ban - Basa Bali
ban-bali - ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ
bar - Boarisch
bbc - Batak Toba
bbc-latn - Batak Toba
bcc - جهلسری بلوچی
bci - wawle
bcl - Bikol Central
bdr - Bajau Sama
be - беларуская
be-tarask - беларуская (тарашкевіца)
bew - Betawi
bg - български
bgc - हरियाणवी
bgn - روچ کپتین بلوچی
bh - भोजपुरी
bho - भोजपुरी
bi - Bislama
bjn - Banjar
blk - ပအိုဝ်ႏဘာႏသာႏ
bm - bamanankan
bn - বাংলা
bo - བོད་ཡིག
bpy - বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী
bqi - بختیاری
br - brezhoneg
brh - Bráhuí
bs - bosanski
btm - Batak Mandailing
bto - Iriga Bicolano
bug - Basa Ugi
bug-bugi - ᨅᨔ ᨕᨘᨁᨗ
bxr - буряад
ca - català
cbk-zam - Chavacano de Zamboanga
ccp - 𑄌𑄋𑄴𑄟𑄳𑄦
cdo - 閩東語 / Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄
cdo-hant - 閩東語(傳統漢字)
cdo-latn - Mìng-dĕ̤ng-ngṳ̄ (Bàng-uâ-cê)
ce - нохчийн
ceb - Cebuano
ch - Chamoru
chn - chinuk wawa
cho - Chahta anumpa
chr - ᏣᎳᎩ
chy - Tsetsêhestâhese
ckb - کوردی
co - corsu
cop - ϯⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ
cps - Capiceño
cpx - 莆仙語 / Pó-sing-gṳ̂
cpx-hans - 莆仙语(简体)
cpx-hant - 莆仙語(繁體)
cpx-latn - Pó-sing-gṳ̂ (Báⁿ-uā-ci̍)
cr - Nēhiyawēwin / ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ
crh - qırımtatarca
crh-cyrl - къырымтатарджа (Кирилл)
crh-latn - qırımtatarca (Latin)
crh-ro - tatarşa
cs - čeština
csb - kaszëbsczi
cu - словѣньскъ / ⰔⰎⰑⰂⰡⰐⰠⰔⰍⰟ
cv - чӑвашла
cy - Cymraeg
da - dansk
dag - dagbanli
de - Deutsch
de-at - Österreichisches Deutsch
de-ch - Schweizer Hochdeutsch
de-formal - Deutsch (Sie-Form)
dga - Dagaare
din - Thuɔŋjäŋ
diq - Zazaki
dsb - dolnoserbski
dtp - Kadazandusun
dty - डोटेली
dua - Duálá
dv - ދިވެހިބަސް
dz - ཇོང་ཁ
ee - eʋegbe
efi - Efịk
egl - Emiliàn
el - Ελληνικά
eml - emiliàn e rumagnòl
en - English
en-ca - Canadian English
en-gb - British English
eo - Esperanto
es - español
es-419 - español de América Latina
es-formal - español (formal)
et - eesti
eu - euskara
ext - estremeñu
fa - فارسی
fat - mfantse
ff - Fulfulde
fi - suomi
fit - meänkieli
fj - Na Vosa Vakaviti
fo - føroyskt
fon - fɔ̀ngbè
fr - français
frc - français cadien
frp - arpetan
frr - Nordfriisk
fur - furlan
fvr - poor’íŋ belé’ŋ
fy - Frysk
ga - Gaeilge
gaa - Ga
gag - Gagauz
gan - 贛語
gan-hans - 赣语(简体)
gan-hant - 贛語(繁體)
gcf - kréyòl Gwadloup
gcr - kriyòl gwiyannen
gd - Gàidhlig
gl - galego
gld - на̄ни
glk - گیلکی
gn - Avañe'ẽ
gom - गोंयची कोंकणी / Gõychi Konknni
gom-deva - गोंयची कोंकणी
gom-latn - Gõychi Konknni
gor - Bahasa Hulontalo
got - 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺
gpe - Ghanaian Pidgin
grc - Ἀρχαία ἑλληνικὴ
gsw - Alemannisch
gu - ગુજરાતી
guc - wayuunaiki
gur - farefare
guw - gungbe
gv - Gaelg
ha - Hausa
hak - 客家語 / Hak-kâ-ngî
hak-hans - 客家语(简体)
hak-hant - 客家語(繁體)
hak-latn - Hak-kâ-ngî (Pha̍k-fa-sṳ)
haw - Hawaiʻi
he - עברית
hi - हिन्दी
hif - Fiji Hindi
hif-latn - Fiji Hindi
hil - Ilonggo
hke - kihunde
hno - ہندکو
ho - Hiri Motu
hoc-latn - Ho
hr - hrvatski
hrx - Hunsrik
hsb - hornjoserbsce
hsn - 湘語
ht - Kreyòl ayisyen
hu - magyar
hu-formal - magyar (formal)
hy - հայերեն
hyw - Արեւմտահայերէն
hz - Otsiherero
ia - interlingua
iba - Jaku Iban
ibb - ibibio
id - Bahasa Indonesia
ie - Interlingue
ig - Igbo
igl - Igala
ii - ꆇꉙ
ik - Iñupiatun
ike-cans - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
ike-latn - inuktitut
ilo - Ilokano
inh - гӀалгӀай
io - Ido
is - íslenska
isv-cyrl - меджусловјанскы
isv-latn - medžuslovjansky
it - italiano
iu - ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ / inuktitut
ja - 日本語
jam - Patois
jbo - la .lojban.
jut - jysk
jv - Jawa
ka - ქართული
kaa - Qaraqalpaqsha
kab - Taqbaylit
kai - Karai-karai
kbd - адыгэбзэ
kbd-cyrl - адыгэбзэ
kbp - Kabɩyɛ
kcg - Tyap
kea - kabuverdianu
kg - Kongo
kge - Kumoring
khw - کھوار
ki - Gĩkũyũ
kiu - Kırmancki
kj - Kwanyama
kjh - хакас
kjp - ဖၠုံလိက်
kk - қазақша
kk-arab - قازاقشا (تٴوتە)
kk-cn - قازاقشا (جۇنگو)
kk-cyrl - қазақша (кирил)
kk-kz - қазақша (Қазақстан)
kk-latn - qazaqşa (latın)
kk-tr - qazaqşa (Türkïya)
kl - kalaallisut
km - ភាសាខ្មែរ
kn - ಕನ್ನಡ
knc - Yerwa Kanuri
ko - 한국어
ko-kp - 조선말
koi - перем коми
kr - kanuri
krc - къарачай-малкъар
kri - Krio
krj - Kinaray-a
krl - karjal
ks - कॉशुर / کٲشُر
ks-arab - کٲشُر
ks-deva - कॉशुर
ksh - Ripoarisch
ksw - စှီၤ
ku - kurdî
ku-arab - کوردی (عەرەبی)
ku-latn - kurdî (latînî)
kum - къумукъ
kus - Kʋsaal
kv - коми
kw - kernowek
ky - кыргызча
la - Latina
lad - Ladino
lb - Lëtzebuergesch
lbe - лакку
lez - лезги
lfn - Lingua Franca Nova
lg - Luganda
li - Limburgs
lij - Ligure
liv - Līvõ kēļ
ljp - Lampung Api
lki - لەکی
lld - Ladin
lmo - lombard
ln - lingála
lo - ລາວ
loz - Silozi
lrc - لۊری شومالی
lt - lietuvių
ltg - latgaļu
lua - ciluba
lus - Mizo ţawng
luz - لئری دوٙمینی
lv - latviešu
lzh - 文言
lzz - Lazuri
mad - Madhurâ
mag - मगही
mai - मैथिली
map-bms - Basa Banyumasan
mdf - мокшень
mg - Malagasy
mh - Ebon
mhr - олык марий
mi - Māori
min - Minangkabau
mk - македонски
ml - മലയാളം
mn - монгол
mnc - manju gisun
mnc-latn - manju gisun
mnc-mong - ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᡤᡳᠰᡠᠨ
mni - ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ
mnw - ဘာသာမန်
mo - молдовеняскэ
mos - moore
mr - मराठी
mrh - Mara
mrj - кырык мары
ms - Bahasa Melayu
ms-arab - بهاس ملايو
mt - Malti
mui - Baso Palembang
mus - Mvskoke
mwl - Mirandés
my - မြန်မာဘာသာ
myv - эрзянь
mzn - مازِرونی
na - Dorerin Naoero
nah - Nāhuatl
nan - 閩南語 / Bân-lâm-gú
nan-hant - 閩南語(傳統漢字)
nan-latn-pehoeji - Bân-lâm-gú (Pe̍h-ōe-jī)
nan-latn-tailo - Bân-lâm-gú (Tâi-lô)
nap - Napulitano
nb - norsk bokmål
nds - Plattdüütsch
nds-nl - Nedersaksies
ne - नेपाली
new - नेपाल भाषा
ng - Oshiwambo
nia - Li Niha
nit - కొలామి
niu - Niuē
nl - Nederlands
nl-informal - Nederlands (informeel)
nmz - nawdm
nn - norsk nynorsk
no - norsk
nod - ᨣᩤᩴᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ
nog - ногайша
nov - Novial
nqo - ߒߞߏ
nr - isiNdebele seSewula
nrm - Nouormand
nso - Sesotho sa Leboa
nup - Nupe
nv - Diné bizaad
ny - Chi-Chewa
nyn - runyankore
nyo - Orunyoro
nys - Nyunga
oc - occitan
ojb - Ojibwemowin
olo - livvinkarjala
om - Oromoo
or - ଓଡ଼ିଆ
os - ирон
pa - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
pag - Pangasinan
pam - Kapampangan
pap - Papiamentu
pap-aw - Papiamento (Aruba)
pcd - Picard
pcm - Naijá
pdc - Deitsch
pdt - Plautdietsch
pfl - Pälzisch
pi - पालि
pih - Norfuk / Pitkern
pl - polski
pms - Piemontèis
pnb - پنجابی
pnt - Ποντιακά
prg - prūsiskan
ps - پښتو
pt - português
pt-br - português do Brasil
pwn - pinayuanan
qu - Runa Simi
qug - Runa shimi
rgn - Rumagnôl
rif - Tarifit
rki - ရခိုင်
rm - rumantsch
rmc - romaňi čhib
rmy - romani čhib
rn - ikirundi
ro - română
roa-tara - tarandíne
rsk - руски
ru - русский
rue - русиньскый
rup - armãneashti
ruq - Vlăheşte
ruq-cyrl - Влахесте
ruq-latn - Vlăheşte
rut - мыхаӀбишды
rw - Ikinyarwanda
ryu - うちなーぐち
sa - संस्कृतम्
sah - саха тыла
sat - ᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
sc - sardu
scn - sicilianu
sco - Scots
sd - سنڌي
sdc - Sassaresu
sdh - کوردی خوارگ
se - davvisámegiella
se-fi - davvisámegiella (Suoma bealde)
se-no - davvisámegiella (Norgga bealde)
se-se - davvisámegiella (Ruoŧa bealde)
sei - Cmique Itom
ses - Koyraboro Senni
sg - Sängö
sgs - žemaitėška
sh - srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски
sh-cyrl - српскохрватски (ћирилица)
sh-latn - srpskohrvatski (latinica)
shi - Taclḥit
shi-latn - Taclḥit
shi-tfng - ⵜⴰⵛⵍⵃⵉⵜ
shn - တႆး
shy - tacawit
shy-latn - tacawit
si - සිංහල
simple - Simple English
sjd - кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл
sje - bidumsámegiella
sk - slovenčina
skr - سرائیکی
skr-arab - سرائیکی
sl - slovenščina
sli - Schläsch
sm - Gagana Samoa
sma - åarjelsaemien
smn - anarâškielâ
sms - nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll
sn - chiShona
so - Soomaaliga
sq - shqip
sr - српски / srpski
sr-ec - српски (ћирилица)
sr-el - srpski (latinica)
srn - Sranantongo
sro - sardu campidanesu
ss - SiSwati
st - Sesotho
stq - Seeltersk
sty - себертатар
su - Sunda
sv - svenska
sw - Kiswahili
syl - ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ
szl - ślůnski
szy - Sakizaya
ta - தமிழ்
tay - Tayal
tcy - ತುಳು
tdd - ᥖᥭᥰ ᥖᥬᥲ ᥑᥨᥒᥰ
te - తెలుగు
tet - tetun
tg - тоҷикӣ
tg-cyrl - тоҷикӣ
tg-latn - tojikī
th - ไทย
ti - ትግርኛ
tig - ትግሬ
tk - Türkmençe
tl - Tagalog
tly - tolışi
tly-cyrl - толыши
tn - Setswana
to - lea faka-Tonga
tok - toki pona
tpi - Tok Pisin
tr - Türkçe
tru - Ṫuroyo
trv - Seediq
ts - Xitsonga
tt - татарча / tatarça
tt-cyrl - татарча
tt-latn - tatarça
ttj - Orutooro
tum - chiTumbuka
tw - Twi
ty - reo tahiti
tyv - тыва дыл
tzm - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ
udm - удмурт
ug - ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche
ug-arab - ئۇيغۇرچە
ug-latn - Uyghurche
uk - українська
ur - اردو
uz - oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча
uz-cyrl - ўзбекча
uz-latn - oʻzbekcha
ve - Tshivenda
vec - vèneto
vep - vepsän kel’
vi - Tiếng Việt
vls - West-Vlams
vmf - Mainfränkisch
vmw - emakhuwa
vo - Volapük
vot - Vaďďa
vro - võro
wa - walon
wal - wolaytta
war - Winaray
wls - Fakaʻuvea
wlx - waale
wo - Wolof
wuu - 吴语
wuu-hans - 吴语(简体)
wuu-hant - 吳語(正體)
xal - хальмг
xh - isiXhosa
xmf - მარგალური
xsy - saisiyat
yi - ייִדיש
yo - Yorùbá
yrl - Nhẽẽgatú
yue - 粵語
yue-hans - 粵语(简体)
yue-hant - 粵語(繁體)
za - Vahcuengh
zea - Zeêuws
zgh - ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ ⵜⴰⵏⴰⵡⴰⵢⵜ
zgh-latn - tamaziɣt tanawayt
zh - 中文
zh-cn - 中文(中国大陆)
zh-hans - 中文(简体)
zh-hant - 中文(繁體)
zh-hk - 中文(香港)
zh-mo - 中文(澳門)
zh-my - 中文(马来西亚)
zh-sg - 中文(新加坡)
zh-tw - 中文(臺灣)
zu - isiZulu
qqq - Message documentation
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<languages /> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This document defines the standard structure, tone, and formatting rules for all Craftpedia articles about traditional crafts and artisanal techniques. It applies to every language and every regional portal. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The purpose of this guide is to ensure that all Craftpedia articles are consistent, academically reliable, and easy to read, while remaining compatible with machine-assisted translation workflows. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> __TOC__ </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Purpose of This Guide == The Craftpedia Article Style Guide establishes: * the required structure for articles; * the preferred writing tone; * formatting conventions; * category rules; * image usage guidelines; * cross-language consistency rules. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Every article in Craftpedia must follow this structure unless a portal adopts a more detailed local standard. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == General Principles == Craftpedia articles must follow these principles: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * '''Clarity''' – Information must be presented in a clear and readable way. * '''Accuracy''' – Every statement must be fact-checked using authoritative sources. * '''Neutrality''' – Articles must avoid promotional or biased language. * '''Consistency''' – All portals must follow the same article structure. * '''Respect for Cultural Heritage''' – Terminology and descriptions must treat all cultural traditions with care. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Article Structure Template == Each Craftpedia article about a craft tradition should follow the standard structure. Sections may be expanded, but not removed. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Lead / Introduction === A short summary (2–4 sentences) that includes: * the name of the craft (English name + original language form if relevant); * the craft’s origin or region; * the main materials and techniques; * its cultural significance. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> The introduction must not contain detailed history or long lists. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: <blockquote> '''Arita ware''' (有田焼, ''Arita-yaki'') is a Japanese porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century in Saga Prefecture. It is known for its refined white clay, cobalt-blue underglaze painting, and strong export influence on European ceramics. </blockquote> </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Historical Background === Covers: * origins (century, founders, influences); * key historical phases; * political, economic, or cultural context; * periods of innovation or decline. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This section may refer to historical periods (e.g., Edo period, Qing dynasty, Joseon era). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Materials === Describes: * raw materials (clays, woods, metals, pigments, fibers); * their geographic sources; * preparation methods (refining, filtering, alloying, softening). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> If relevant, describe regional variations. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Techniques === Explains: * primary production process (step-by-step overview); * specialized techniques (casting, weaving, throwing, carving, lacquering); * unique or characteristic methods. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> This section should be factual, not instructional. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Tools and Equipment === (Required only if relevant) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Includes: * traditional tools (e.g., bamboo brushes, kick wheels, chisels); * specialized equipment (kilns, looms, furnaces). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Regional Variations === Describes differences across: * prefectures or provinces; * villages or workshops; * regional schools or styles. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Each variation should be clearly marked with a subheading. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Cultural and Ritual Significance === (Required only if applicable) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Explains: * symbolic meaning; * ritual or ceremonial uses; * social status associated with the craft; * relevance in traditional events or beliefs. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Modern Developments === Covers: * contemporary artists and studios; * revival efforts; * museum collections; * international influence; * integration into modern design or industry. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Notable Objects or Types === A curated list of representative object forms connected to the craft. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Examples: * flower vases * incense burners * sake cups * sword fittings </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Each item may link to its own article if available. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Gallery === Images must follow: * preference for museum and open-licensed photographs; * prohibition of AI-generated images (see Media & Image Usage Policy); * proper licensing (CC, open access collections); * accurate and neutral captions. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === References === Every article must include: * academic publications, * museum catalogues, * archaeological reports, * authoritative dictionaries, * peer-reviewed sources. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Websites may be included if reputable (museums, universities, cultural institutions). </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Category Section === Articles must include: </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; Mandatory categories: * a domain category such as <nowiki>[[Category:Ceramics]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Category:Metalwork]]</nowiki>, etc. * one or more geographical categories (country, region, prefecture) * a historical period category when clearly applicable </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> ; Optional categories (when applicable): * period categories (e.g. <nowiki>[[Category:Edo period]]</nowiki>) * <nowiki>[[Category:Religious objects]]</nowiki> * <nowiki>[[Category:Domestic objects]]</nowiki> * <nowiki>[[Category:Sword objects]]</nowiki> * technique or subfamily categories (e.g. <nowiki>[[Category:Porcelain]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Category:Stoneware]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Category:Bronze casting]]</nowiki>) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Categories must follow the naming conventions defined in the Category System Specification. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Writing Tone and Style == * Use a neutral, academic tone similar to museum catalog descriptions. * Avoid subjective adjectives (e.g., “beautiful,” “magnificent,” “stunning”). * Avoid speculative statements. * Prefer short, clear sentences. * Introduce Japanese, Chinese, or other local terms with transliteration on first use. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: ; Correct: “The technique uses iron-rich clay sourced from the local river basin.” ; Incorrect: “This amazing technique beautifully uses clay from the area.” </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Terminology Rules == </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Craft Names === * English name first * Local name second (script + transliteration) </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: '''Imari ware''' (伊万里焼, ''Imari-yaki'') </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Transliteration === Follow ISO or widely accepted museum standards: * Japanese: Hepburn * Chinese: Hanyu Pinyin * Korean: Revised Romanization </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> === Historical Periods === Always use standardized English period names: * Edo period * Meiji period * Ming dynasty * Joseon dynasty </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Image Use and Caption Style == Captions must: * describe the object factually; * include century or approximate date; * include material and technique if known; * credit museums or sources when needed. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Example: “Porcelain bowl with underglaze blue decoration, Edo period (18th century). Arita ware. Image: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.” </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Common Errors to Avoid == * mixing historical facts with modern interpretations; * using inconsistent transliteration; * overloading the introduction with details; * missing categories; * not citing sources; * using subjective or promotional language; * describing personal opinions. </div> <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Version History == * 1.1 – Replaced “craft article” with “Craftpedia article” and “article about a craft tradition” * 1.0 – Initial release (English) </div>
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