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

According to Vogue, the event will highlight a series of thematic acts focused on Italian handcrafts and innovation (and featuring a few surprise guests), while raising funds for the Quarto Oggiaro Library in northwestern Milan. — Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

Perrin-Faivre linked the initiative to the brand’s focus on handcraft and materiality. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Entirely handcrafted in Italy, it’s built with 100 percent black patent leather, with the deep shine that elongates the leg. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The 67-foot-tall structure will host the special collection, handcrafted by a former president. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 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