as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower
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But none of it would be possible without the innovative artisans who let their imaginations set sail.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
The Ruan Hoffmann collection features two candles, a diffuser, two special plates, a trio of vide poche plates, a duo of medium bowls, mugs and a coupe bowl — each hand-sculpted by its master artisans.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Two years ago, Harris opened a nonprofit store, In the Black, which gives Black artisans and designers a brick-and-mortar location from which to sell their unique clothing, jewelry, homewares and beauty products.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
This year, an exhibition of quilts by contemporary artisans from the Women of Color Quilters Network, founded by Carolyn Mazloomi in 1985, addresses key moments in American history from the 18th century to the present day, including abolition, nonviolent direct action and environmental justice.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
The Ruan Hoffmann collection features two candles, a diffuser, two special plates, a trio of vide poche plates, a duo of medium bowls, mugs and a coupe bowl — each hand-sculpted by its master artisans.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Two years ago, Harris opened a nonprofit store, In the Black, which gives Black artisans and designers a brick-and-mortar location from which to sell their unique clothing, jewelry, homewares and beauty products.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
This year, an exhibition of quilts by contemporary artisans from the Women of Color Quilters Network, founded by Carolyn Mazloomi in 1985, addresses key moments in American history from the 18th century to the present day, including abolition, nonviolent direct action and environmental justice.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Artisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisan. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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