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
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The gift shop will highlight handicrafts and art by local artists and artisans.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Forbes reached out to Silversea and is awaiting comment on the specifics, however according to the press release, the hotel’s amenities will include an expansive restaurant, as well as a bar, lounge, fitness center and gift shop that will feature handicrafts and art by local artisans.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Forbes reached out to Silversea and is awaiting comment on the specifics, however according to the press release, the hotel’s amenities will include an expansive restaurant, as well as a bar, lounge, fitness center and gift shop that will feature handicrafts and art by local artisans.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicraft. Accessed 19 Nov. 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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