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

Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Verb

The artisan copper stills used to extract essential oils and hydrosols are handcrafted by Copper Pro in Ukraine, incorporating a unique heating element that can be plugged in rather than using an open flame. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

The day will include event-exclusive tasting menus and bites handcrafted by executive chef Wyatt Rogers and the teams behind the resort's 14 dining venues. — Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 20 July 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