handicrafts

Definition of handicraftsnext
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 Caraluna’s product selection — a mix of ready-to-wear, accessories, home lines, lifestyle objects, Sardinian handicrafts and vintage pieces — is overseen by her with the help of Eva Géraldine Fontanelli. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Jacobs speaks candidly of a troubled childhood and lovingly about Fifth Avenue shopping trips with his grandmother, which inspired a feeling for fashion history and handicrafts. Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026 The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicrafts
Noun
  • The air crew is seen ejecting from the crafts and parachuting to the ground.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Silver Lake artist Julie Burton hand-crafts elegant glass jewelry, ceramics and home decor sold in independent boutiques and museum gift shops across the country.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
  • Experts cautioned, however, that the study does not prove arts engagement directly slows aging.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026

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“Handicrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafts. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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