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

If a basket strikes your fancy, look no further than Widener and Company, a small business in Maine that specializes in antiques and handcraft. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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

Verb

Elsewhere on Solano, Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop showcases both functional art and multimedia work handcrafted by Bay Area makers. — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

The best-selling quilt is handcrafted from 55% cotton and 45% linen with 100% cotton batting, ensuring exceptional softness and breathability for year-round use. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 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