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handicraft

[han-dee-kraft, -krahft] / ˈhæn diˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /


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The handicraft flourished in Srinagar and later spread to other towns and villages across Indian-administered Kashmir.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

In ancient Greece, Athena was the goddess of war, handicraft and wisdom.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025

Since the painstaking technique of stop-motion animation relies literally on the artists’ handicraft, this tracks brilliantly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024

Throughout the old town, kitschy souvenir shops have replaced handicraft stalls and bookstores.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

One octopus would have been enough for me, but it’s the only handicraft Cressie knows how to do, so she just keeps doing it.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

The Taliban authorities rule by a strict interpretation of Islamic law, barring women from the majority of professions while permitting some to work in industries such as handicrafts.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

Brazil Potash has invested in a local school and soccer team, and has promised to help the Mura expand income from fish farming, small-scale agriculture and handicrafts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025

They hold a bazaar to display handicrafts made by Christian and Muslim women, including food, textiles, and holiday decorations.

From Slate ● Dec. 24, 2024

Visitors take photos of intricate murals painted by local artists and shop for handicrafts in small stores.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

They were more friendly with Elves than the other Hobbits were, and had more skill in language and song than in handicrafts; and of old they preferred hunting to tilling.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien


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