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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 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 For a smaller, organized, and curated handicraft shopping experience, head to the Made in Cambodia Market, just across from Shinta Mani Angkor, where stalls sell paintings, spices, Cambodian textiles, silver jewelry, and lacquerware. Chaitali Patel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2024 There is no hot water in the lodge and electricity shuts off at 10 p.m., but on multi-day trips to Sinchi Wayra, tourists experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon wilderness and the Kichwa culture’s cuisine, dances, and handicrafts, all while exploring the area with English-speaking guides. Astrid Därr, TIME, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for handicraft 
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Noun
  • It’ll be shot medium format with a fish-eye lens all perfect — that alone is a craft in itself.
    Lee Spielman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This tiered stand is great for creating layered Hors d'oeuvres offerings and perfecting the craft of presentation.
    Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Charlotte agrees to lead an art workshop at the priory if Graham will escort her to holiday locations around London for her new illustration job.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Rogue Company Rogue Company is another free-to-play tactical hero shooter with multiple game modes and a more realistic art style than Rivals.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Nolan Arenado Cashman will need to make one more trade this offseason and grab Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The soaring price of free-agent pitching might prompt clubs to make aggressive trade offers for younger, cheaper starters.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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