Handicraft

/ˈhændiˌkræft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A craft that requires skill in making things by hand.

The village is famous for its beautiful handicrafts, including pottery and woven baskets.

An activity that involves making decorative or practical items by hand.

She enjoys the handicraft of knitting, creating scarves and hats for her friends.

Skill and artistry involved in creating handmade objects.

The festival showcased various handicrafts, highlighting the talent of local artisans.

Items made by hand that are often sold at fairs and markets.

I bought some lovely handicrafts at the artisan market, including handmade jewelry and textiles.

From hand + craft, meaning 'a skill performed with the hands'.

do-it-yourself

A method or activity that involves creating or fixing something using one's own hands.

handmade

Products made by hand rather than by machine.

from scratch

Creating something from the very beginning without relying on anything pre-made.

artisan

A skilled worker who makes things by hand.

craft

A specific skill, especially involving making things by hand.

artwork

A work of art, often created using skilled manual techniques.

Crafty

That DIY project is so crafty!

Handmade vibes

Her room has such handmade vibes with all those crafty decorations.