How to Use handcraft in a Sentence

handcraft

1 of 2 noun
  • All items must be handcrafts — no commercial products will be sold.
    — Annie Alleman, Aurora Beacon-News, 21 Sep. 2017
  • This survival gear was dependent on the skilled handcraft of the maker.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 26 Nov. 2020
  • The luxury boot brand uses real leather and handcrafts every pair of boots.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But both brands have turned the founders’ passion for handcraft into a driver of growth and staying power.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The handcrafts e-commerce bazaar, Etsy, has stitched together one heck of a year.
    — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 15 May 2020
  • The handcraft squares are finished with a pop of pale pink merrow stitching around the edge, giving urban core an extra dash of flair.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • For if decoration is to be honored, then its inherent handcraft must be at center stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2019
  • The family outfit handcrafts a lot of clothing for film and television projects, so it is used to working quickly.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2023
  • As with each exhibition, the rare handcraft pieces use the local culture as their chief inspiration.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 June 2023
  • Finding artisans and makers of traditional handcrafts proved to be more of a challenge.
    — Gillian Bagwell, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Today, Terry and his wife, Dena, make handcraft camera and guitar straps for some of the biggest stars in the world.
    — Michelle Pemberton, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2020
  • Indeed, the oversized panels represented more than the beauty of handcraft.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022
  • The piece added interest to the McQueen piece and paid tribute to the wealth of regional handcraft available.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2018
  • With food booths, live entertainment, free handcraft demos with Piecemakers’ teachers.
    — Orange County Register, 24 Mar. 2017
  • Today, many of the fabrics and handcraft techniques common to historic garments and textiles exist only in haute couture.
    — Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2017
  • Potters, students and volunteers created handcraft bowls for attendees who will enjoy soups and bread that area restaurants made.
    — cleveland, 29 Sep. 2019
  • Iran’s ministers for cultural heritage, handcrafts and tourism, and for industry, mines and business were also infected, the agency said.
    — John Leicester, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Often found in woodsy, ethereal fashions that emphasize handcrafts, Rebecca hoped for a wedding dress that felt quintessentially her.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Fars said Iran's ministers for cultural heritage, handcrafts and tourism, and for industry, mines and business were also infected.
    — Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Given the ubiquity of the material, Moralıoğlu sought to elevate the designs by focusing on the concept of handcraft.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Local nonprofits and businesses still offered kid-friendly free activities throughout the site, and vendors sold food, handcrafts, and other items.
    — Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, 21 June 2017
  • An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But her idea to produce haute joaillerie (one-of-a-kind jewels that represent the pinnacle of stones and handcraft) has endured and transformed the jewelry industry and red carpets alike.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The stands at the Ver-o-Peso sell maracas with feathers made by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, ceramics and handcrafts made with coconut shells.
    — Luis Andres Henao, chicagotribune.com, 22 Oct. 2019
  • The two-story temporary museum aims to help educate the public about mechanical timepieces and watchmaking's rare handcrafts.
    — Stephen Watson, Esquire, 14 July 2017
  • Among the designs geared for women, the overarching theme centered on exceptional handcraft in sophisticated pieces that suited a wide range of aesthetics.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Developed in 1700, the handcraft is now exclusively produced by a single family-run orchard.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Don’t be surprised if you’re lured into boutiques purveying exclusive fashions, vintage jewelry, handcrafts, décor, artisanal foods, and art.
    — Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
  • Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

handcraft

2 of 2 verb
  • She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
  • Each one is handcrafted with a full-tang design and high-carbon steel.
    — NBC News, 30 Jan. 2020
  • The first tops were handcrafted with leather made from Robertson’s own boots.
    — Kara Carlson, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2019
  • Lamps whose shades are handcrafted from leaves in the Philippines, all one of a kind.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • Each product is handcrafted by one of the brothers, all of whom are home-schooled by their mother.
    — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 15 July 2019
  • The sandals are handcrafted in Italy.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The wood baubles are handcrafted with a natural grain texture.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • This console table is made from acacia wood and each is handcrafted, so no two are ever the same.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • The tools themselves as well as the frame are handcrafted from iron and the total height is 31 inches.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The rose petals are handcrafted, and each hanging basket comes with 40 or more layers of petals.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This box-stitch quilt is available in the full/queen size, and it’s handcrafted and filled with polyester batting for plush warmth every night.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • But programmers still need to handcraft the rules that tell the computer how to create such content.
    — Matthew Hutson, Science | AAAS, 9 May 2018
  • Each piece is handcrafted, drawing on the textile dying and fiber weaving skills the women have honed.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Every pair is handcrafted in small batches in Pisa, Italy by a father-son duo.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This scalloped stand is handcrafted from mango wood that’s been whitewashed to bring out the wood’s natural grain.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • Your guide will take you step-by-step through the process by which Meier artisans handcraft eco-friendly wood skis and snowboards.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Each glass is handcrafted, so expect some variation between sets.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Not to mention, each candle is handcrafted in Nashville.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The rack itself is handcrafted of solid oak wood, and the four sturdy iron hooks give it a rustic touch that looks great in a foyer or study.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Each shearling—handcrafted over eight hours near Toronto—comes with a matching pair of mittens made from the coat’s scraps.
    — Fortune, 25 Aug. 2019
  • The candle vessels, as well as the incense holder, are also handcrafted.
    — James Manso, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • It’s made of long-lasting stoneware, and each tiny detail is carefully handcrafted for a unique finish on every piece.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • For the Ken fight scene, a crew member handcrafted 24 hobby horses.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
  • It's handcrafted with quality West African oils, hence the high price point of $95.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • It's handcrafted from 100 percent wool, and the majority of the pile stands one inch high.
    — Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 13 Nov. 2019
  • The beautiful leather styles are handcrafted with the finest materials and care in Italy.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • Available on Amazon, this 11 inch tall ceramic tree is handcrafted and fired in a kiln.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 15 Jan. 2020
  • The sandals, handcrafted in Italy, featured one simple strap across the upper, holding the foot in place.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • For just $150, a leather artisan will handcraft your leather boots into a super stylish pair of summer-ready shoes.
    — Anastacia Uriegas, Chron, 17 Nov. 2020
  • They're handcrafted by artisans in Ghana using a meticulous process that can take up to a day to complete.
    — Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2023

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