handicraft

Definitions

hand + craft = a craft worked by hand. The -i- is an old connecting vowel (compare handiwork). It names both the skill and the handmade object it produces.

Common Collocations

• 1.traditional handicrafts传统手工艺
• 2.local handicrafts当地手工艺品
• 3.handicraft skills手工技艺

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The village is famous for its traditional handicrafts.

• 2.

  She sells handicrafts she makes from recycled paper.