Handicrafter: meaning, definitions and examples

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handicrafter

[ ˈhandɪˌkrɑːftər ]

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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

artisan, craftsman, maker

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

Word origin

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.