handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)
Synonyms of handcraftnext
: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

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Noun we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum Verb She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Noun
Developed with creative chairman Reed Krakoff and design teams in New York and Bali, the assortment splices the siblings’ contrasting aesthetics with John Hardy’s longstanding tradition of handcraft. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Jennifer De Angelo Baxter, a Virginia public school teacher, handcrafts elaborate creations while managing her rare condition. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
Soft, light wood is everywhere in closets, desks and headboards handcrafted by Santa Cruz Woodworks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Montserrat Messeguer, known for its western wear and artisanal cowboy boots handcrafted in El Bajío, now counts stars such as Dua Lipa among its clients. — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handcraft

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of handcraft was before the 12th century

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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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handcraft

1 of 2 noun
hand·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce handcraft (audio)
: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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