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craftwork

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[kraft-wurk, krahft-] / ˈkræftˌwɜrk, ˈkrɑft- /

noun

  • craftworks
    plural
  1. work that requires special skill or artistry, especially a handicraft.

  2. a piece of such work.


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Origin of craftwork

1350–1400; Middle English. See craft, work

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In 2019, the former leatherworker, who had a workshop on Elm Hill in Norwich, decided to put his craftwork on hold to enrol at East 15 Acting School in Loughton, Essex.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2023

In this video story, go behind the scenes of the viral photos to see Freyu’s craftwork and how he and Fawkes work together to create their fun and immersive images.

From Seattle Times Aug. 17, 2023

The possibility of novel craftwork with the use of a new tool is not inherently diminished just because unethical corporate overlords weaponize it against my trade.

From Salon May 21, 2023

Fishing, farming, and craftwork in fabrics are depicted in carvings found in caves, temples, and mountainsides and remain the primary labor activities of rural peoples today.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

It, too, is remarkable, not just because of its craftwork or the careful way it was reconstructed.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 2023

The show, which includes 300 pieces of furniture, craftworks, tableware and household appliances, was assembled by six different curators and seems more the rough outline of a museum exhibit than a finished show.

From Time Magazine Archive

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