handicrafts

plural of handicraft
as in crafts
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 handicrafts There aren’t many handicrafts for sale, nor tons of food (for chocolate and churros, 130-year-old Chocolatería San Ginés is right next door and open 24/7), but the ambiance is nice. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 Guest room configurations include multi-bedroom units with full kitchens and washer-dryers; the decor features a colorful blend of Mexican handicrafts. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025 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
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Noun
  • This year’s festival is an expansion of the annual Apple Festival of past years, offering insights into the early history of the area, the pioneers who planted apple orchards, games, square dancing, food, music and crafts.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Alongside owner Antony Beck, Debeaulieu crafts sumptuous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate plots in Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills using classic techniques in the vineyard and the winery.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Other accolades go to trailblazers in arts, literature, social sciences, communication and humanities, technical and scientific research, international cooperation, and concord, per Duke University.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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