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Concerning handicrafts and textile making, silk and its products are protected in several Indian regions, for example Muga Silk from Assam, Uppada Jamdani sarees from Andhra Pradesh or Banarasi sarees from Uttar Pradesh.
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Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 20 May 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
Her classmate, Jatta Berggren, also came to the school by way of a previous career — as an entrepreneur in the yarn and handicraft industries.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 20 May 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
Her classmate, Jatta Berggren, also came to the school by way of a previous career — as an entrepreneur in the yarn and handicraft industries.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicraft
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 142 drones into the country overnight into Monday morning, of which around 100 were Shahed strike drones and the rest decoy craft.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The look quickly spread to Instagram and Pinterest boards, becoming a favorite among renters and homeowners who wanted to hang functional art pieces.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The move seeks to turn up the heat on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, but risks further destabilizing global trade relations.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the Dolphins could offer to pay some of his remaining salary, in order to potentially secure a higher draft pick in a trade.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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