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

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

Saint Valentine Established in Sydney in 2016, Saint Valentine Jewellery handcrafts high-quality, timeless gold, silver and pearl necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. —Angela Law, refinery29.com, 2 May 2024

Verb

Ostrich feathers and handcrafted feather flowers added romance to the collection, which was inspired by the work of photographer Slim Aarons. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024

The yacht is handcrafted of local hardwoods by skilled Konjo artisans. —Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 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