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

Achieved through tens of hours of painstaking handcraft, the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 is a testament to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s enduring mastery of high watchmaking. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

Her brand, founded in 2020, inhabits a unique space in womenswear—between intergenerational handcraft and textile innovation. —Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025

Verb

The piece is handcrafted from 100 percent cotton, creating a timeless bed covering that’s durable enough to last for years to come. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Co-founded by husband-and-wife team Juan Santiago Rodriguez and Mariana Carvajal and backed by Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro, this mezcal is handcrafted by Porfirio Chagoya, who comes from an Oaxacan family that has been producing mezcals for five generations. —Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handcraft

• abaft
• aircraft
• camshaft
• crankshaft
• downdraft
• engraft
• priestcraft
• redraft
• schoolcraft
• spacecraft
• stagecraft
• statecraft

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun

hand·​craft -ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb

: to make by handicraft