handicraft
gb/hˈændikɹˌæft/ us/hˈændikɹˌæft/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
process
1
skilled making by hand
making things by hand with skill
Usage pattern:
handicraft (as an activity)
Common mistake:
Do not confuse handicraft with handicap (a disadvantage or disability).
Synonyms
craft (More general; can include non-traditional or non-handmade crafts.)
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craftwork (Emphasizes the quality or workmanship of hand skills.)
Antonyms
mass production (Making large quantities by machine rather than by hand.)
Collocations
traditional handicraft
|handicraft skills
|handicraft techniques
|handicraft making
|handicraft class
|handicraft workshop
|local handicraft
|handicraft tradition
|handicraft production
|handicraft sector
Themes
arts
|hobbies
|work
|culture
Examples
- The museum runs weekend sessions in traditional handicraft for families.
- Handicraft requires patience, steady hands, and practice.
- She learned the handicraft of weaving from her grandmother.
Learner examples
- I enjoy handicraft on the weekend.
- He teaches handicraft at a community center.
Noun
B2
entity
2
handmade craft item
a thing made by hand
Usage pattern:
a handicraft; handicrafts (plural)
Common mistake:
Handicraft is often used in the plural (handicrafts) to mean handmade goods in general.
Synonyms
handmade item (Plain and broad; not necessarily traditional or decorative.)
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artisan product (Often suggests higher-end, boutique, or food-related handmade goods.)
Antonyms
factory-made product (Produced by machines in an industrial setting.)
Collocations
local handicrafts
|traditional handicrafts
|sell handicrafts
|buy handicrafts
|handicraft items
|handicraft products
|handicraft souvenirs
|handicraft vendor
|handicraft stall
|handicraft exhibition
Themes
shopping
|arts
|culture
|travel
Examples
- We brought home a few handicrafts from the village market.
- The shop specializes in pottery and other handicrafts.
- Each handicraft is slightly different because it is made by hand.
Learner examples
- I bought a handicraft as a gift.
- These handicrafts are made locally.
Grammar
Dictionary form
handicraft
IPA
GB/hˈændikɹˌæft/
US/hˈændikɹˌæft/
Syllables & stress
han - di - craft (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (han)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: handicraft
- Plural: handicraft, handicrafts
Word family
Expressions
handicraft fair
1/hˈændikɹˌæft fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
event selling handmade goods
a market event for handmade things
Examples
- There’s a handicraft fair in the town square this weekend.
- She sells her jewelry at the annual handicraft fair.
- We spent the afternoon browsing a handicraft fair by the river.
handicraft industry
1/hˈændikɹˌæft ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business of handmade crafts
the business of making and selling handmade things
Examples
- Tourism provides a major boost to the local handicraft industry.
- The report highlights challenges facing the handicraft industry.
- Online platforms have changed how the handicraft industry reaches customers.
handicraft market
1/hˈændikɹˌæft mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
market for handmade crafts
a place to buy handmade crafts
Examples
- We picked up souvenirs at the handicraft market.
- The city’s handicraft market is busiest in the evenings.
- Prices at the handicraft market vary by stall.
handicraft shop
1/hˈændikɹˌæft ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
store selling handmade crafts
a store for handmade items
Examples
- There’s a small handicraft shop next to the museum.
- The handicraft shop sells baskets, scarves, and carved wood figures.
- We stopped at a handicraft shop to look for souvenirs.
handicraft tradition
1/hˈændikɹˌæft tɹədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
long-standing craft practice
a cultural way of making crafts for a long time
Examples
- The region has a strong handicraft tradition in metalwork.
- They work to protect the handicraft tradition from disappearing.
- Her designs are modern but rooted in handicraft tradition.