Synonyms of handmade

handmade

adjective

ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

as in homemade

created by a hand process rather than by a machine

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• homemade
• handcrafted
• crafted
• handwrought
• manual
• custom-made
• custom-built
• bespoke
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• automatic
• machined
• mass-produced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handmade

Princess Margaret’s grandson, Sam Chatto, proposed to his girlfriend Eleanor Ekserdijan with a handmade porcelain engagement ring. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

Their table at Moon Market was catch-all — handmade and custom pins, postcards, wall prints, hats and clothes — and a clear representation of the duo’s goal to simply create and have fun doing it. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

In terms of accessorizing this classic silhouette, snag one of these uber-popular Marzoline beauties that are handmade in Milan. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

This virgin wool comforter from PlushBeds is handmade to order in California. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026