artisans

plural of artisan
as in craftsmen
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

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Recent Examples of artisans Trade Minister Serge Papin met representatives of retailers, trade federations, artisans, restaurateurs, banks and insurers to discuss the damage and measures to help affected businesses recover. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Running from November 27 to January 3, the event features tree lighting ceremonies, parades, caroling sessions, and the Maker’s Market, a gathering of artisans, crafters, and food vendors. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 All the garments are handmade and made by artisans using foot pedal looms more than a century old and passed down through generations of artisans, the company said. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 In Japan during the Heian period, artisans sprinkled gold or silver powder into the lacquer. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Refree, who is one of Variety’s 10 artisans to watch, tied his instrumentation to the characters rather than the eras. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 While sprawling resorts have long offered a menu of diversions, hotels are now catering to travelers’ desire for hands-on learning with immersive experiences led by local artisans. — Julia Eskins, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Come for the Fair Held each October, the Galena Country Fair in Grant Park is a popular two-day event featuring more than 100 artisans selling unique, high-quality handmade items. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
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craftsmen
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  • It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • La Galerie Du 19M Shanghai Chanel’s Le19M creative hub has traveled to Shanghai for the first time with an ambitious exhibition that brings the brand’s unique production system to life via the work of Chinese artists, makers, and craftsmen.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Artisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artisans. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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