Handicrafter: meaning, definitions and examples
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handicrafter
[ ˈhandɪˌkrɑːftər ]
crafting
A person who creates handmade goods as a hobby or profession, often specializing in a particular craft such as knitting, crocheting, or woodworking.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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handicrafter |
This term is often used to refer to someone who creates small handmade items, especially when sold in markets or online platforms. It emphasizes the manual aspect of the creations.
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artisan |
Used to describe someone skilled in a particular craft, often involving significant creativity and expertise. Commonly used for individuals making high-quality, unique items like bakery products, ceramics, or leather goods.
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craftsman |
This word is typically used for someone skilled in manual work, especially in woodworking, metalworking, or other traditional crafts. It emphasizes skill and precision.
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maker |
A broad term that can apply to anyone who creates things, including both traditional crafts and modern, DIY, or technology-based projects. It is commonly used in the context of the 'maker movement,' which includes hobbyists, inventors, and tinkerers.
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Examples of usage
- She is a skilled handicrafter who makes beautiful quilts.
- The handicrafter sells her creations at local craft fairs.
- I learned how to knit from a handicrafter who runs workshops at the community center.
Translations
Translations of the word "handicrafter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 artesão
🇮🇳 हस्तशिल्पी
🇩🇪 Handwerker
🇮🇩 pengrajin
🇺🇦 ремісник
🇵🇱 rzemieślnik
🇯🇵 職人 (しょくにん)
🇫🇷 artisan
🇪🇸 artesano
🇹🇷 zanaatkâr
🇰🇷 장인 (jangin)
🇸🇦 حرفي
🇨🇿 řemeslník
🇸🇰 remeselník
🇨🇳 手艺人 (shǒuyìrén)
🇸🇮 rokodelec
🇮🇸 handverksmaður
🇰🇿 қолөнерші
🇬🇪 ხელოსანი
🇦🇿 sənətkar
🇲🇽 artesano
Etymology
The term 'handicrafter' originated in the mid-20th century as a combination of 'hand' and 'crafter', emphasizing the manual skills and creativity involved in crafting handmade goods. Handicrafters have been an integral part of many cultures throughout history, preserving traditional techniques and creating unique, personalized items. Today, handicrafters continue to thrive in the modern world, bringing a touch of handmade artistry to a mass-produced society.
See also: craft, crafted, craftily, craftiness, crafting, crafts, craftsman, craftsmanship, craftsmen, craftspeople, craftsperson, craftswoman, craftswomen, crafty, handcraft, handicraft.