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an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

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Recent Examples of handicraft Enjoy the exhibits: This year, they’re divided into culinary arts, hobbies and handicrafts, horticulture, livestock, table settings, visual arts, wine and woodworking. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 19 July 2025 Concerning handicrafts and textile making, silk and its products are protected in several Indian regions, for example Muga Silk from Assam, Uppada Jamdani sarees from Andhra Pradesh or Banarasi sarees from Uttar Pradesh. Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The space is thoughtfully curated with local handicrafts like Thai kites and pottery, warm textures, and views over a private lagoon. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft. Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
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Noun
  • Grieving about Grieving’s upcoming biography of the composer, Williams broke down the craft that he’s contributed so much to.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Collectors love them not just for the craft, but also for the tax angle: in the UK, CGT doesn’t apply.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • At San Omakase, culture, architecture and art merge with traditional cuisine for an immersive gastronomic experience awarded with a Michelin star.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The art department also made signage and had photographs made for the wall art.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Wednesday's trades were a step in that direction for New York's front seven.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Micah Parsons might’ve requested a trade earlier this month, but Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is more or less expecting the star pass rusher to suit up for the team’s Week 1 matchup.
    Lauren Merola, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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