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

Collectors will soon have the chance to score a one-of-a-kind clock handcrafted by the artisans at Louis Vuitton. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026

Going behind-the-scenes of the Jungle Cruise is fascinating, seeing the detail of the animatronics of the ride, but also how the alligator’s individual teeth were handcrafted and all that went into building it. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Jan. 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