handicraft

noun

hand·i·craft | \ ˈhan-di-ˌkraft

, -dē-\

Definition of handicraft

1a : manual skill

b : an occupation requiring skill with the hands

2 : the articles fashioned by those engaged in handicraft

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Synonyms for handicraft

Synonyms

art, craft, handcraft, trade

Examples of handicraft in a Sentence

Her favorite handicraft is sewing. volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout her trip, Peju visited emerging artists at Poto-Poto, shopped local handicrafts at Marché Plateau Ville, and enjoyed the food and beach at Pointe Noire. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, "Cool-Girl Stylist Peju Famojure’s Guide to Shopping and Relaxing in Republic of Congo," 12 Nov. 2018 Guests will find traditional local handicrafts from that region scattered around the room, giving you greater appreciation for the country's diverse cultures. — Susannah Rigg, Condé Nast Traveler, "26 Best Hotels in Mexico City," 27 Feb. 2018 Collective Memory has whimsically curated Vietnamese art, handicrafts, and artisanal products. — Peter Jon Lindberg, Condé Nast Traveler, "Hanoi, Time and Again," 20 Nov. 2018 Live calypso music and stands for paintings, pottery, and other handicrafts round out a perfect evening in Barbados. — Kaitlin Menza, Town & Country, "The Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in Barbados," 15 Nov. 2018 Vendors were selling watermelons, pineapples and other fruit at the market, as well as handicrafts and fans. — Kirsty Wigglesworth, The Seattle Times, "Meghan rushed through Fiji market filled with royal-watchers," 24 Oct. 2018 For a wealth of Mexican handicrafts and goods, look no further than the flea market on the sand island, Isla Río Cuale. — Alex Vros, Fox News, "Puerto Vallarta: How this popular Hollywood haunt became a world-class getaway," 19 July 2018 Where to Shop Galería Cano stocks authentic pre-Columbian jewelry and high-end handicrafts. — Maureen Orth, Town & Country, "Inside Cartagena," 11 Jan. 2013 Her casual, easy-going attire helps the contestants feel at ease and lets their handicrafts shine. — Lourdes Avila Uribe, Glamour, "Amy Poehler's Making It Overalls Are the Only Pure Thing Left in the World," 16 Oct. 2018

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