artisan

Example Sentences

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At one point, he introduces us to a late-medieval artisan, Johann Gensfleisch, whom he calls Johann and whom others—including the reader—would call Gutenberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Cocowalk, revamped in 2021, is an old-style village square in the marina-dominated neighborhood, bursting with independent boutiques, artisan vendors, family-owned restaurants, and lush gardens.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Her future as an artisan was a foregone conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

"These sandals are made with the hard work of leather workers in Kolhapur. They should be named after Kolhapur. Don't take advantage of others' labour," Prabha Satpute, a Kolhapuri artisan, told BBC Marathi.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Dennis was an excellent leather- maker and artisan type and he quickly became Aunt Mary’s best worker.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride