handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Synonyms of handcraft

Noun

• craft
• art
• trade

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun

we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

Verb

She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Developed with creative chairman Reed Krakoff and design teams in New York and Bali, the assortment splices the siblings’ contrasting aesthetics with John Hardy’s longstanding tradition of handcraft. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Jennifer De Angelo Baxter, a Virginia public school teacher, handcrafts elaborate creations while managing her rare condition. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Designs must also be fully original, made to a client’s exact measurements, and handcrafted using traditional couture techniques. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Soft, light wood is everywhere in closets, desks and headboards handcrafted by Santa Cruz Woodworks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handcraft

• abaft
• aircraft
• camshaft
• crankshaft
• downdraft
• engraft
• priestcraft
• redraft
• schoolcraft
• spacecraft
• stagecraft
• statecraft

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun

hand·​craft -ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb

: to make by handicraft