Craftswomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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craftswomen

[ ˈkrɑːf(w)ʊmən ]

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women artisans

Craftswomen are women who engage in skilled trades and crafts, often creating handmade products. They can work in various fields such as textiles, pottery, woodworking, metalworking, and more. The term highlights the craftsmanship and artistry that women bring to traditional trades, showcasing their contributions to cultural heritage and economic development.

Synonyms

artisans, craftspeople, skilled workers

Examples of usage

The craftswomen displayed their handmade jewelry at the local market.
Many craftswomen are keeping traditional techniques alive in their communities.
The workshop is dedicated to empowering craftswomen from rural areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "craftswomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artesãs

🇮🇳 शिल्पकार महिलाएँ

🇩🇪 Handwerkerinnen

🇮🇩 pengrajin wanita

🇺🇦 ремісниці

🇵🇱 rzemieślniczki

🇯🇵 女性職人 (じょせいしょくにん)

🇫🇷 artisanes

🇪🇸 artesanas

🇹🇷 zanaatkar kadınlar

🇰🇷 여성 장인 (yeoseong jang-in)

🇸🇦 حرفيات

🇨🇿 řemeslnice

🇸🇰 remeselníčky

🇨🇳 女工匠 (nǚ gōngjiàng)

🇸🇮 obrtnice

🇮🇸 handverkskonur

🇰🇿 қолөнер шебер әйелдер

🇬🇪 ხელოვან ქალები

🇦🇿 sənətkar qadınlar

🇲🇽 artesanas

Word origin

The term 'craftswoman' is a compound word formed by adding 'woman' to 'craft'. The word 'craft' has Old English origins, from 'cræft', meaning 'skill, strength, or power'. It has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to skilled work done by hand. As male-dominated professions began to recognize the skills of women artisans, the term 'craftswoman' emerged to specifically honor and identify women in skilled trades. Its usage reflects social changes throughout history as women's roles have expanded in the workforce, particularly in areas of traditional craftsmanship and art. The growing movement to celebrate female artisans has further popularized the term in modern discussions about gender equality in the trades.