Synonyms of artisans

artisans

noun

plural of artisan

as in craftsmen

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands

we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craftsmen
• craftspeople
• makers
• artists
• handicraftsmen
• artificers
• crafters
• tradesmen
• handworkers
• handcraftsmen
• craftswomen
• handicrafters
• technicians
• journeymen
• mechanics
• masters
• smiths
• shapers
• workmen
• operatives
• handymen
• wrights
• handypeople

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of artisans

Karine Hassoun called on Egyptian painters, professors, and artisans for her eight-cabin dahabeah, Nile Divine, a celebration of contemporary Egyptian craft. — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

The concept is small-scale product created by artisans from around the world. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

At the Manufacture, Said also worked with the artisans on enameling and engraving, as well as lacquer painting. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The ambition is to turn global interest in African design into lasting economic opportunities for local manufacturers, artisans, and creative businesses. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Rounding out the composition is a selection of vintage rattan pieces and sculptural creations by Pretziada, a creative design practice based in Sardinia, and its artisans. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

The maison currently has 17 boutiques throughout the country, as well as a local workshop of around 10 artisans each trained in leather care. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

De Jong was speaking with Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay at the Middleburg Film Festival, where she was honored alongside costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and editor Jennifer Lame with Variety’s Creative Collaborators Award. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026