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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 handicraft Concerning 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
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Noun
  • And just then, Micky Dolenz grabbed a handful of nuts from craft services and said, 'Why?
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Learn about Sámi history and traditions, shop local artisan crafts, and follow herders to meet reindeer.
    Kate Herz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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  • Along with live music, highlights include a free craft activity, balloon art and face painting.
    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.
    Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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  • The buzz: Rule 1 of the trade deadline: Every contender needs relief help, every year.
    Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
  • Cora understands how tough the trade deadline can be from a player perspective considering his 14 seasons as one in MLB.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025

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“Handicraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicraft. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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