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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 Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Both businesses bring together pieces from hundreds of regional artists who produce everything from jewelry to oil paintings, blown glass, wood carvings, ceramics, watercolors, and handicrafts. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 As a result of this community building, visitors can explore this welcoming and beautiful space all while purchasing these exquisite handicrafts made by these strong ladies. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Separately, in February, UNESCO and India’s Ministry of Textiles showcased India’s handloom and handicraft industries to highlight their potential for transformation at the New Delhi textile fair. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
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Noun
  • What To Know Numerous weather alerts were in place for hundreds of thousands of people in Oregon and Washington on Wednesday, including a high surf advisory, hydrologic outlook, small craft advisory and gale warning.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Bartenders in the intimate lobby bar serve up craft concoctions nightly to guests and locals alike.
    Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Protecting fanzines becomes an art — bin bags at the ready.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Employers are also limiting seasonal hiring amid political and trade uncertainty.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The two sides, now locked into competitive postures, might also simply grow exasperated with each another and announce new trade restrictions out of the blue.
    Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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