Definition of handicraftnext
as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving

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Recent Examples of handicraft See the handicrafts area in Khan El Khalili Or go at night to watch belly dancing at night. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The next year she was appointed minister of grassroots development, handicrafts, youth, and youth employment. Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026 The Nest mark is the first standard of its kind in the global handicraft industry, which, according to one market estimate, reached $427 billion last year. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Expect a mixture of Colorado farms, handicrafts and ready-to-eat foods, and look for natural body care and on-site massage. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
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  • For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants.
    Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The drones were among 791 Ukrainian craft reported downed by the Russian Defense Ministry overnight.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • That's especially true this summer, which marks the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s biggest arts festival.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This October, a brand-new contemporary art platform dedicated to showcasing the work of artists from Southeast Asia will debut in Kuala Lumpur.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • E*Trade's head pitched it as clients wanting to invest, trade, bank and plan in one place.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The 33-year-old played in nine games for the Miami Dolphins last season after coming out of a one-year retirement and being acquired in a trade from the New York Giants.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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