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

Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading. —Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

Jamie Okuma, Pamela Baker, Jontay Kahm, Patricia Michaels, and Lauren Good Day were each tasked with creating five looks each that represented their interpretations of handcraft and couture. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 May 2026

Verb

The Tequila is handcrafted from mature highland agave from Jalisco and mineral-rich water from Volcán de Tequila, then distilled in traditional copper pot stills. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Want a comfortable, stylish sandal that's handcrafted in Spain and works equally well for beach days, museum dates, walking around a new city and beyond? —Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 May 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