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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicrafts
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program received 799 entries this year, with 124 participants selected across 13 filmmaking crafts, including three new disciplines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Originally held in 2019 as the Mission District Arts Festival, Studio ACE (Arts, Community, Education), which provides arts education and activities to Oceanside schools and the community, refocused the festival as an annual celebration of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, of Payómkawichum.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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