handcraft

[hand-kraft, -krahft, hand-kraft, -krahft]

noun

1. handicraft.

verb (used with object)

1. to make (something) by manual skill.

handcraft

/ ˈhændˌkrɑːft /

noun

1. another word for handicraft

verb

1. (tr) to make by handicraft

Word History and Origins

Origin of handcraft¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English handcræft. See handicraft

Example Sentences

It opened a dress making department in 2000, and now has 52 skilled artisans who handcraft every piece.

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Attendees are encouraged to wear patriotic clothing and bring handcrafted signs and flags.

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“Every corner reveals authentic detail that tells its own story—from the original French doors to the handcrafted archway and copper screens that stand strong a century later.”

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The tiny team has been handcrafting some of the state’s most beautiful ceramic goods for the past 50 years.

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It promoted, among other things, handcraft, honesty, unified design, natural materials and design simplicity.

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