as in crafts
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 handicrafts
Jacobs speaks candidly of a troubled childhood and lovingly about Fifth Avenue shopping trips with his grandmother, which inspired a feeling for fashion history and handicrafts.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Livingstone, travelers can also take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, visit the Livingstone Museum, and browse handicrafts at the Mukuni Park Curio Market.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal will see tariffs slashed across a wide range of products, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Shop for handicrafts in Artist Alley and enjoy authentic cuisine.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Livingstone, travelers can also take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, visit the Livingstone Museum, and browse handicrafts at the Mukuni Park Curio Market.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal will see tariffs slashed across a wide range of products, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Shop for handicrafts in Artist Alley and enjoy authentic cuisine.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicrafts
Noun
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There will be live music, crafts, face painting and fun zone along with food and drinks for purchase.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Produce, baked goods, crafts and more.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The house is minutes from West Hartford Center, Bishop’s Corner, and downtown Hartford, with access to restaurants, shopping, arts, and major employers.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The multidisciplinary arts center in East Palo Alto is launching its inaugural Sunset Concerts series on May 9 with Pete Escovedo, a percussionist known for his work with Santana, Azteca and his own orchestra.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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