Thesaurus results for HANDICRAFTS

handicrafts

noun

plural of handicraft

as in crafts

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 handicrafts The heart of this town is a neat grid of small roads, lined with shops selling tours and safari trips amid a jumble of souvenirs and handicrafts, alongside a smattering of local eateries. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 This multi-day celebration of culture, community, and fun fills Lansing’s downtown corridor with delicious flavor, handicrafts, soulful live music, and even nail-biting lucha libre wrestling. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Guests are greeted by the statue of Minerva, the ancient Roman goddess of arts, handicrafts, poetry, music and wisdom. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Former homes are now occupied by spice warehouses and stores selling antiques and handicrafts. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 As far as Athena goes, the name is of Greek origin and belonged to the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare and handicrafts, while Rose, like the flower, symbolizes love, beauty and passion. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The entire city revolves around a traditional plaza where arts and handicrafts are still sold to this day. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See the handicrafts area in Khan El Khalili Or go at night to watch belly dancing at night. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The next year she was appointed minister of grassroots development, handicrafts, youth, and youth employment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026

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Noun

These family-friendly events include traditional music, dancing and hands-on crafts.

— Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026
Her paternal grandmother, who made traditional crafts, became one of the most important figures in her childhood.

— Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of crafts

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Mandell’s wife, Elizabeth Heller Mandell, a gallery owner, nonprofit consultant and arts patron from a prominent California family, predeceased him, leaving him in a position to extend her philanthropic work.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Previously announced under the title Shaolin Women’s Soccer, the Hong Kong-China co-production reworks the original film’s martial-arts-meets-scrappy-sports-team premise around an all-female squad of underdogs.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026