handcraft

1 of 2

noun

hand·​craft ˈhan(d)-ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2

verb

handcrafted; handcrafting; handcrafts

transitive verb

: to fashion by handicraft

Synonyms of handcraft

Noun

• craft
• art
• trade

Examples of handcraft in a Sentence

Noun

we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum

Verb

She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Jennifer De Angelo Baxter, a Virginia public school teacher, handcrafts elaborate creations while managing her rare condition. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

The cooperative members’ experience with sewing, handcrafts and production helped designers adjust both the material and the finished products, according to the project partners. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

All shoes are handcrafted in Italy, with the production and development plant located in San Mauro Pascoli, a town renowned for its footwear tradition. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

It’s handcrafted with alternating colors, and the mix of simple patterns gives it a timeless look suitable for modern and traditional bedrooms alike. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handcraft

• abaft
• aircraft
• camshaft
• crankshaft
• downdraft
• engraft
• priestcraft
• redraft
• schoolcraft
• spacecraft
• stagecraft
• statecraft

Kids Definition

handcraft

1 of 2 noun

hand·​craft -ˌkraft 

: handicraft

handcraft

2 of 2 verb

: to make by handicraft