handicraft
handicraft
Definition
handi·craft (-kraft′)
noun
- expertness with the hands; manual skill
- an occupation or art calling for skillful use of the hands, as weaving, pottery, etc.
- work done or articles made by manual skills
Etymology: ME handiecrafte, altered (infl. by handiwerk, handiwork) < handcrafte < OE handcræft
hand′i·crafts′·man (--krafs′mən) noun pl. -·men--mən
handicraft
Synonyms
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
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