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
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
It, too, is remarkable, not just because of its craftwork or the careful way it was reconstructed.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
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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