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handicraft

noun

ˈhan-di-ˌkraft

Definition of handicraft

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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 As far as Athena goes, the name is of Greek origin and belonged to the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and handicrafts, while Rose, like the flower, symbolizes love, beauty and passion. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The entire city revolves around a traditional plaza where arts and handicrafts are still sold to this day. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Zendaya joins The Odyssey in the role of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft, who serves as a guardian over Odysseus on his journey. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for handicraft

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At the Homo Faber craft festival in Venice this past September, one such work—its mouth opening up like a blooming flower—had onlookers resisting the urge to touch it.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Through the triumphs and missteps of these previous craft, NASA learned how to better explore another planet with a rover operated from millions of miles away.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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