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 handicraftThere, merchants sell fresh produce, handicrafts, tea, spices and more.—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025 My eyes adjust slowly, taking in vivid murals and shelves filled with colorful handicrafts.—Iona Brannon, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025 With padded walls that resemble the inside out of a Loro Piana jacket, the space exhibits eight avant-garde pieces in natural hues that combine monastic refinement, theatrical play on volumes, and intricate handicrafts.—Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025 The nightly rates aren’t breathlessly high, and the warm design displays Peruvian handicrafts such Khipu (Incan knotted cords used for record keeping), oversized Chomba jars, and Paracas pottery throughout.—Katie Chang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handicraft
The Georges River, where the jet ski crash occurred, is a popular site for people riding various water crafts including jet skis and boats, according to Sky News.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Key ingredients are scale and breadth, collaborations and partnerships, and specialism, or craft, Kate Ward, managing director, Unscripted Productions at BBC Studios Productions, tells THR.
Owner Tom Gilliland’s temple to Mexican art and gastronomy takes you there with its magnificent architecture, layers of original artwork and dishes like duck enchiladas and chile relleno en nogada.
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Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Naturally creative and expressive, Leo parents encourage their kids to explore interests in music, drama, and art.
Perhaps the most important observation here is how the LNG trade has shifted from a few key producers to a broad mix of suppliers across five continents.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
The proposal, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, was meant to stop India and China from financing Russia’s military through the oil trade.
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