handcraft
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of handcraft
before 1000; Middle English; Old English handcræft. See handicraft
Example Sentences
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It opened a dress making department in 2000, and now has 52 skilled artisans who handcraft every piece.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
It promoted, among other things, handcraft, honesty, unified design, natural materials and design simplicity.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
But for the energy-intensive power tools he uses to handcraft boats from his home on Karampuang Island, he needs diesel.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023
"If customers would like to order a beverage that is not listed on our menu, we recommend they know the recipe so that their barista can handcraft the beverage perfectly for them," the spokesperson added.
From Fox News • Oct. 25, 2021
After the handcraft system was well established, there was a division between the manufacturer of goods and those who produced the raw material, a marked distinction in the division of labor.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
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