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

One wall highlights verre églomisé panels, a handcraft technique that includes gold leaf applied to the back of glass, with palm fronds as the overarching theme; no doubt a tribute to FoundRae’s latest surroundings. —Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026

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

Verb

Homes will feature handcrafted, personal designs that mix historic and modern charm. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026

The lobby features gray Art Deco bricks rescued from Shanghai, lattice work inspired by Belgian Art Deco made from Burmese teak, and a bronze fireplace handcrafted in Bali. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 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