as in craft
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
Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Both businesses bring together pieces from hundreds of regional artists who produce everything from jewelry to oil paintings, blown glass, wood carvings, ceramics, watercolors, and handicrafts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result of this community building, visitors can explore this welcoming and beautiful space all while purchasing these exquisite handicrafts made by these strong ladies.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Separately, in February, UNESCO and India’s Ministry of Textiles showcased India’s handloom and handicraft industries to highlight their potential for transformation at the New Delhi textile fair.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Both businesses bring together pieces from hundreds of regional artists who produce everything from jewelry to oil paintings, blown glass, wood carvings, ceramics, watercolors, and handicrafts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result of this community building, visitors can explore this welcoming and beautiful space all while purchasing these exquisite handicrafts made by these strong ladies.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Separately, in February, UNESCO and India’s Ministry of Textiles showcased India’s handloom and handicraft industries to highlight their potential for transformation at the New Delhi textile fair.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicraft
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The book was created using a biological, sensual craft, as well as a cerebral one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Whimsical kitchen island One is a whimsical island that was inspired by a MacKenzie-Childs art piece the seller owns.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Life isn’t quite imitating art for Kim Kardashian.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The 32-year-old hurler can reportedly decline trades for 10 different teams across the league, but the specific teams on his no-trade list are not publicly known.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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