handicraft
noun
hand·i·craft
ˈhan-di-ˌkraft 
-dē-
plural handicrafts
1
a
: manual labor or skill
… firing the … products of his handicraft in a diminutive bee-hive kiln …—
William Laurel Harris
William Laurel Harris
b
: an occupation requiring skill with the hands
… the highly skilled artisans who specialize in handicrafts like embroidery, beading and appliqué …—Elizabeth Paton
Elizabeth Paton2
: the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft
—usually used in plural
Woven baskets and other handicrafts were on display.
—often used before another nounhandicraft products/shops
a handicraft exhibition
Examples of handicraft in a Sentence
Her favorite handicraft is sewing.
volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving
Recent Examples on the Web
Goods are sourced from both neighboring farms and international destinations alike, particularly highlighting the work of female artisans and sustainable handicraft.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Azza Fahmy also operates a fast-growing contemporary jewelry design school in Cairo and a foundation dedicated to handicraft preservation and vocational training.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
For a smaller, organized, and curated handicraft shopping experience, head to the Made in Cambodia Market, just across from Shinta Mani Angkor, where stalls sell paintings, spices, Cambodian textiles, silver jewelry, and lacquerware.
—Chaitali Patel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2024
There is no hot water in the lodge and electricity shuts off at 10 p.m., but on multi-day trips to Sinchi Wayra, tourists experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon wilderness and the Kichwa culture’s cuisine, dances, and handicrafts, all while exploring the area with English-speaking guides.
—Astrid Därr, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Azza Fahmy also operates a fast-growing contemporary jewelry design school in Cairo and a foundation dedicated to handicraft preservation and vocational training.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
For a smaller, organized, and curated handicraft shopping experience, head to the Made in Cambodia Market, just across from Shinta Mani Angkor, where stalls sell paintings, spices, Cambodian textiles, silver jewelry, and lacquerware.
—Chaitali Patel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2024
There is no hot water in the lodge and electricity shuts off at 10 p.m., but on multi-day trips to Sinchi Wayra, tourists experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon wilderness and the Kichwa culture’s cuisine, dances, and handicrafts, all while exploring the area with English-speaking guides.
—Astrid Därr, TIME, 25 July 2024
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicraft. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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handicraft
noun
hand·i·craft
ˈhan-di-ˌkraft
1
: an occupation (as weaving or pottery making) requiring skill with the hands
2
: articles made by one working at a handicraft
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