an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
volunteers demonstrating early American handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, glassblowing, and weaving
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Recent Examples of handicraftConcerning handicrafts and textile making, silk and its products are protected in several Indian regions, for example Muga Silk from Assam, Uppada Jamdani sarees from Andhra Pradesh or Banarasi sarees from Uttar Pradesh.—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The space is thoughtfully curated with local handicrafts like Thai kites and pottery, warm textures, and views over a private lagoon.—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Her first creations, a diamond necklace and earrings in a fan motif, referenced her family’s roots in eastern Nigeria, where making fans, especially in raffia and leather, is a traditional handicraft.—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 20 May 2025 There, merchants sell fresh produce, handicrafts, tea, spices and more.—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
Along with live music, highlights include a free craft activity, balloon art and face painting.
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Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
Equally impressive is the hotel’s museum-worthy art, including a multi million-dollar collection of larger-than-life Fernando Botero sculptures in and around the lobby bar.
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