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
Expect a mixture of Colorado farms, handicrafts and ready-to-eat foods, and look for natural body care and on-site massage.
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Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Here, traditional Portuguese handicrafts—olive wood chopping boards, floral linen place mats—sit alongside more playful works by contemporary artisans and creatives.
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Catarina Loureiro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 May 2026
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
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
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Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Here, traditional Portuguese handicrafts—olive wood chopping boards, floral linen place mats—sit alongside more playful works by contemporary artisans and creatives.
—
Catarina Loureiro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 May 2026
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.
—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicraft
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Given three minutes, an easel, and fingerpaint, the players compete to create the most surprising art.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics Wednesday and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks, league sources said.
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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