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handicraft Definition

handi·craft (-kraft′)

noun

  1. expertness with the hands; manual skill
  2. an occupation or art calling for skillful use of the hands, as weaving, pottery, etc.
  3. work done or articles made by manual skills

Etymology: ME handiecrafte, altered (infl. by handiwerk, handiwork) < handcrafte < OE handcræft

handicraft Related Forms
handi·crafts′·man (--krafs′mən) noun pl. -·men--mən
handicraft Synonyms

handicraft

n.

creation, embroidery, craftsmanship; see handiwork, workmanship.

handicraft Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sell: You've seen some local people - some of them sell local handicrafts outside the hotel.
  • buy: Proceed to Mae Sai, a fascinating trading post and an ideal place to buy handicrafts.
  • produce: Try to support the local economy by buying locally produced handicrafts.
  • make: Many of the white washed inland towns promote locally made handicrafts, textiles, & foodstuffs.
  • offer: You'll be enticed into boutiques where polite locals offer island handicrafts.
  • include: There are several markets in Accra where you can go shopping, and popular bargains include African handicrafts.

Adjective modifier

  • traditional: Due to the loss of a steady source of income from the conflict, many women have turned to selling their traditional handicrafts.
  • Indian: A wide range of Indian brassware handicrafts reflects the art form of the beautiful temples in India.
  • native: During the day he donated his skills to a women's organization, selling native handicrafts.
  • local: You've seen some local people - some of them sell local handicrafts outside the hotel.
  • many: More on Conran Fabrics Craft Textiles The 1960s was an era of revival for many handicrafts, including textile making.
  • other: Other West African handicrafts made of straw, beads, leather, cloth or metal can be purchased here.

Modifies a noun

  • producer: She has helped two handicraft producer groups to submit applications for export credit facilities.
  • shop: The Shopping The shopping is basic although you will find a few local handicraft shops to purchase gifts to bring home with you.
  • workshop: A brief visit to Hong Kong's biggest jewelry handicraft workshop will be made.
  • item: The term " product " covers any industrial or handicraft item.
  • village: Day 13: Guided visits to the handicraft villages around Hanoi.
  • store: The cobbled streets of Flores are lined with handicraft stores filled with Guatemalan goodies.

Noun used with modifier

  • bamboo: The teams will help expand markets for bamboo handicrafts.
  • Bangladeshi: Swajan was established in 1999 to promote high quality Bangladeshi handicrafts.
handicraft Quotes

A woman who cannot be a governess or a novel-writer mustfall backonthat poor littleneedle, theprimitiveand original handicraft of femininity.

—Oliphant, Margaret ne¤  e Wilson

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