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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Due to industrialization and globalization, traditional textiles and regional handicraft products have been pushed out of the fashion industry.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In addition to kid-friendly afternoon tea, the Kempinski Kids Club (ages three to 12) offers a technology-free zone where kids can make handicrafts, bake, and sing karaoke.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
There are also charming villages selling fabrics and handicrafts.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Location: The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 Highway 101 E., Shakopee
Info: 763-559-9000
Sunday
Aug. 25
FRONTIER FOLK SCHOOL
Try your hand at pioneer-era handicrafts while socializing with friends.
—Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In addition to kid-friendly afternoon tea, the Kempinski Kids Club (ages three to 12) offers a technology-free zone where kids can make handicrafts, bake, and sing karaoke.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
There are also charming villages selling fabrics and handicrafts.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Location: The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 Highway 101 E., Shakopee
Info: 763-559-9000
Sunday
Aug. 25
FRONTIER FOLK SCHOOL
Try your hand at pioneer-era handicrafts while socializing with friends.
—Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handicraft
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicraft. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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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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