Synonyms of handcrafts

handcrafts 1 of 2

noun

plural of handcraft

as in crafts

an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands

we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crafts
• arts
• handicrafts
• skills
• trades
• occupations
• professions
• métiers
• vocations
• callings

handcrafts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of handcraft

as in manufactures

Related Words

• manufactures
• pieces
• fashions
• produces
• molds
• constructs
• shapes
• builds
• forges
• fabricates
• hammers
• carpenters
• assembles
• frames
• creates
• erects
• designs
• invents
• coins
• confects
• innovates
• organizes
• generates
• originates
• prefabricates
• fathers
• sets up
• institutes
• makes
• initiates
• founds
• begins
• constitutes
• makes up
• inaugurates
• rears
• devises
• establishes
• rebuilds
• concocts
• raises
• conceives
• reconstructs
• thinks (up)
• cooks (up)
• puts up
• imagines
• contrives
• combines
• reassembles
• reedifies
• unites
• rigs (up)
• retrofits
• redevelops
• throws up
• jerry-builds

Dissimilar Words

• dismantles
• disassembles
• knocks down
• dismembers
• destroys
• tears down
• strikes
• ruins
• takes down
• levels
• wrecks
• demolishes
• pulls down
• smashes
• pulverizes
• flattens
• shatters
• devastates
• razes
• demounts
• explodes
• ruinates
• detaches
• divides
• blows up
• separates
• disengages
• disconnects
• disjoins
• disunites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handcrafts

Noun

The cooperative members’ experience with sewing, handcrafts and production helped designers adjust both the material and the finished products, according to the project partners. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

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

Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

The luxury boot brand uses real leather and handcrafts every pair of boots. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025

Don’t be surprised if you’re lured into boutiques purveying exclusive fashions, vintage jewelry, handcrafts, décor, artisanal foods, and art. — Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025