handwork

noun

hand·​work ˈhand-ˌwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machines : handiwork
handworker noun

Examples of handwork in a Sentence

She wore a beaded dress that required many hours of handwork.
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Because of the detail and handwork in each garment, Cesare Attolini keeps its production limited to around 7,000 garments a year. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024 His designs for Bottega Veneta undeniably elevated that brand’s visibility and perception among fashion fans and Hollywood alike, with a focus on handwork and a sense of modernity that’s also fluid and accessible. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 You May Also Like On the ground floor, a new Kaleidoscope Cabinet by Campana has been assembled with more than 500 separate elements, which are each covered in Louis Vuitton leather in an artisanal process that involved 200-plus hours of handwork. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024 Every shirt in the label’s Gold Line involves 35 hours of detailed handwork, including buttonholes that take 45 minutes of stitching each. Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handwork 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handwork was before the 12th century

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“Handwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwork. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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handwork

noun
hand·​work ˈhan-ˌdwərk How to pronounce handwork (audio)
: work done with the hands and not by machine
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