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

The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft. —Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026

There’s visible handcraft and care in creating these backdrops for the action. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026

Verb

All the coffee tables at Aristokraft Kitchen were handcrafted by Steve Martins from the neighboring business Rustic Barn. —Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026

Drops were once reserved for hypebeasts and collectors buying items so meticulously handcrafted that they could be made only in ultra-limited qualities. —Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 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