craftwork
Americannoun
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work that requires special skill or artistry, especially a handicraft.
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a piece of such work.
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Where the rich of previous generations could be counted on to spend their wealth on lavish ornamentation and expensive craftwork, social media accessibility has turned tastemaking into a two-way street.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2025
It, too, is remarkable, not just because of its craftwork or the careful way it was reconstructed.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
Asked by Murray about life in prison, Nazanin said she would "take refuge in the library" reading books on philosophy and history, and spent much of her time cooking and doing craftwork alongside fellow inmates.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2022
The Port Townsend Arts Guild presents the 30th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair with displays of handmade craftwork from Northwest artists 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
Adults would be busy with hunting, planting, gathering, making clothing, craftwork, and cooking.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
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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