handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Synonyms

Noun

• art
• craft
• handicraft
• trade

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun

we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

Verb

She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The brand is also launching a modern heirloom collection in December, which highlights the handcraft of Donegal tweed with pieces made in the town of Donegal, on the west coast of Ireland. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024

Related Video Winona Ryder Breaks Down 15 Looks, From Beetlejuice to Stranger Things The pair became interested in supporting handcraft, and specifically, the art of basket weaving. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2024

Verb

See the village decorated for the holidays, watch handcrafting demonstrations, and stroll the grounds, hot apple cider and kettle corn in hand. —Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

They’re encased in a striking green leather travel case that has been handcrafted in Florence, Italy. —Mark Littler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun

hand·​craft -ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb

: to make by handicraft