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 handicraftSheer fabrics and handicraft detailing abound in the most recent collections from Chloé, Valentino, Fendi, and Armani, which went heavy on beading and embroidery.—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 The markets also offer handicrafts, ornaments, holiday decor, games and activities along with stalls of artisans like glassblowers, artists and potters.—Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 At a couple of dozen stations, operators leaned over tabletops, engaged in various kinds of handicraft.—James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024 The gift shop will highlight handicrafts and art by local artists and artisans.—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handicraft
Seeing the decline of Western civilization in the trash art of movies is why The Day of the Locust was seriously considered the greatest of all Hollywood novels.
—
Armond White,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
At first, Thatcher bristled at the comparisons, but quickly bonded with Lewis over art and realized there was a kindred energy between them.
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