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
The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Livingstone, travelers can also take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, visit the Livingstone Museum, and browse handicrafts at the Mukuni Park Curio Market.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal will see tariffs slashed across a wide range of products, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Shop for handicrafts in Artist Alley and enjoy authentic cuisine.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
In Livingstone, travelers can also take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, visit the Livingstone Museum, and browse handicrafts at the Mukuni Park Curio Market.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal will see tariffs slashed across a wide range of products, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Shop for handicrafts in Artist Alley and enjoy authentic cuisine.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recently, the company also opened a handicrafts workshop in Herrnhut where people can make their own stars.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fair was staged by the International Institute of Milwaukee and represented more than 20 nations, along with the music, art, handicrafts, costumes and food of each country.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Walk less than 15 minutes from the train station to Coburg’s beautiful Christmas market, filled with handicrafts by Bavarian artisans.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicrafts
Noun
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Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the menu's homage to her Southern grandmother, Hall has also incorporated a few beloved crafts into her decor.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Student in highly competitive high school learns that focusing on arts plus taking only one AP class equals an object of ridicule.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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