artisans

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

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Recent Examples of artisans The store is also offering personalization services, where their artisans gold-stamp diaries, notebooks and leather styles with initials and playful motifs. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 As is always the case with Clase Azul, the tequila comes in an eye-catching ceramic decanter that was hand-painted by artisans in Mexico. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The exhibition also introduces audiences to the French artisans and consultants, from cabinetmakers to food historians, that brought Coppola’s decadent vision to life. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Petrie noted several grave markers with names and official titles, mostly lower to mid-level officials and artisans. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026 Vendor Village and Artist Alley will feature local businesses and artisans, while Brooklyn Marketplace will include nonprofits and community organizations. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay will moderate that conversation. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
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craftsmen
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  • It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • La Galerie Du 19M Shanghai Chanel’s Le19M creative hub has traveled to Shanghai for the first time with an ambitious exhibition that brings the brand’s unique production system to life via the work of Chinese artists, makers, and craftsmen.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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