artisanal

[ ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh- ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to or noting a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill: The men were taught artisanal occupations such as bricklaying and carpentry.

  2. pertaining to or noting a high-quality or distinctive product made in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods: artisanal cheese;an artisanal bakery.

Origin of artisanal

1
First recorded in 1935–40; artisan + -al1

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