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

The notebooks are handmade in Smythson’s bookbinding workshop in Hertfordshire, England. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

For a company facing rising costs and an uncertain market, the commitment to handmade production is both a creative principle and a business risk. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

This can make a studio like Laika, which is firmly entrenched in its handmade approach to filmmaking, stand out all the more. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

The family has also worked with circuses and collected unusual handmade costumes over the years. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026