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

But both brands have turned the founders’ passion for handcraft into a driver of growth and staying power. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025

But this scarcity has resulted in an opportunity for an Indonesian firm, which, in a legal gray area, handcrafts drop-dead gorgeous copies of the 1950s Mercedes 300SL Gullwing and other legendary sports cars. —Carlton Reid, Wired News, 13 Dec. 2025

Verb

Nardi owns and operates Decatur Glassblowing, an art studio that specializes in handcrafting intricate glassware. —Vinny Simone, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

It’s made of long-lasting stoneware, and each tiny detail is carefully handcrafted for a unique finish on every piece. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

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