How to Use handcraft in a Sentence

handcraft

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  • This survival gear was dependent on the skilled handcraft of the maker.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 26 Nov. 2020
  • The handcrafts e-commerce bazaar, Etsy, has stitched together one heck of a year.
    — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 15 May 2020
  • The piece added interest to the McQueen piece and paid tribute to the wealth of regional handcraft available.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2018
  • Today, Terry and his wife, Dena, make handcraft camera and guitar straps for some of the biggest stars in the world.
    — Michelle Pemberton, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2020
  • The handcraft squares are finished with a pop of pale pink merrow stitching around the edge, giving urban core an extra dash of flair.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • All items must be handcrafts — no commercial products will be sold.
    — Annie Alleman, Aurora Beacon-News, 21 Sep. 2017
  • The family outfit handcrafts a lot of clothing for film and television projects, so it is used to working quickly.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The stands at the Ver-o-Peso sell maracas with feathers made by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, ceramics and handcrafts made with coconut shells.
    — Luis Andres Henao, chicagotribune.com, 22 Oct. 2019
  • The stands at the Ver-O-Peso sell maracas with feathers made by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, ceramics and handcrafts made with coconut shells.
    — Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019
  • As with each exhibition, the rare handcraft pieces use the local culture as their chief inspiration.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 June 2023
  • For if decoration is to be honored, then its inherent handcraft must be at center stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2019
  • Given the ubiquity of the material, Moralıoğlu sought to elevate the designs by focusing on the concept of handcraft.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Indeed, the oversized panels represented more than the beauty of handcraft.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022
  • Finding artisans and makers of traditional handcrafts proved to be more of a challenge.
    — Gillian Bagwell, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Today, many of the fabrics and handcraft techniques common to historic garments and textiles exist only in haute couture.
    — Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 18 Aug. 2017
  • But her idea to produce haute joaillerie (one-of-a-kind jewels that represent the pinnacle of stones and handcraft) has endured and transformed the jewelry industry and red carpets alike.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Rare handcraft pieces such as these aren’t for everyone, both because of their prohibitive price and also their very specific look, but Jaeger-LeCoultre managed to pull off tiny art tableaus for the wrist which look just right from day to night.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Potters, students and volunteers created handcraft bowls for attendees who will enjoy soups and bread that area restaurants made.
    — cleveland, 29 Sep. 2019
  • With food booths, live entertainment, free handcraft demos with Piecemakers’ teachers.
    — Orange County Register, 24 Mar. 2017
  • Iran’s ministers for cultural heritage, handcrafts and tourism, and for industry, mines and business were also infected, the agency said.
    — John Leicester, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Mar. 2020
  • With everyone vaccinated, but still wearing masks out of an abundance of precaution, the hugs were warm and long, while the mix of handcraft and stunning stones from legendary jewelry houses, based in and around the Place Vendôme, did not disappoint.
    — Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 12 July 2021
  • The afternoon events included a Duck tape fashion show, an interactive Duck tape project and artists showing an array of sculptures and handcrafts in various colors and patterns of Duck tape.
    — Chuck Crow, cleveland.com, 17 June 2017
  • Fars said Iran's ministers for cultural heritage, handcrafts and tourism, and for industry, mines and business were also infected.
    — Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Using Kentucky bison and cowhide combined with waxed cotton fabric and solid brass accessories, Jacoby's team handcrafts each order — from world leaders to your neighbor next door — one at a time.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2018
  • Often found in woodsy, ethereal fashions that emphasize handcrafts, Rebecca hoped for a wedding dress that felt quintessentially her.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Produced in the founder’s hometown of Durango, Mexico, and sustainably grown and harvested in the surrounding local villages, the attention to handcraft and tradition shines through on the palette.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Local nonprofits and businesses still offered kid-friendly free activities throughout the site, and vendors sold food, handcrafts, and other items.
    — Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, 21 June 2017
  • Developed in 1700, the handcraft is now exclusively produced by a single family-run orchard.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Among the designs geared for women, the overarching theme centered on exceptional handcraft in sophisticated pieces that suited a wide range of aesthetics.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Participants in the courses also included not just food-cart owners but also table vendors, who will be selling their wares, such as Peruvian handcrafts, at Plaza Roberto Maeastas.
    — Janet I. Tu, The Seattle Times, 28 Apr. 2017
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  • She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
  • Lamps whose shades are handcrafted from leaves in the Philippines, all one of a kind.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • The tools themselves as well as the frame are handcrafted from iron and the total height is 31 inches.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The first tops were handcrafted with leather made from Robertson’s own boots.
    — Kara Carlson, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2019
  • It's handcrafted with quality West African oils, hence the high price point of $95.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Each product is handcrafted by one of the brothers, all of whom are home-schooled by their mother.
    — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 15 July 2019
  • The rose petals are handcrafted, and each hanging basket comes with 40 or more layers of petals.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Each one is handcrafted with a full-tang design and high-carbon steel.
    — NBC News, 30 Jan. 2020
  • It's handcrafted from 100 percent wool, and the majority of the pile stands one inch high.
    — Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 13 Nov. 2019
  • The Royale shoes are handcrafted in Portugal and designed to feel comfortable right out of the box.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Like our top choice, this J.K. Adams selection is handcrafted from hard maple wood in a French tapered style, but at half the price.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The $180 design, which comes in eight colors (of all which are selling out fast!) are handcrafted in Northern Italy.
    — Moniquejessen, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2019
  • The rack itself is handcrafted of solid oak wood, and the four sturdy iron hooks give it a rustic touch that looks great in a foyer or study.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • But programmers still need to handcraft the rules that tell the computer how to create such content.
    — Matthew Hutson, Science | AAAS, 9 May 2018
  • Every pair is handcrafted in small batches in Pisa, Italy by a father-son duo.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Most of the games offered by The Times are handcrafted — every day, a human being is involved with the puzzles in some way — and that is a point of pride for Mr. Knight and the team.
    — Deb Amlen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2023
  • This console table is made from acacia wood and each is handcrafted, so no two are ever the same.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • Each shearling—handcrafted over eight hours near Toronto—comes with a matching pair of mittens made from the coat’s scraps.
    — Fortune, 25 Aug. 2019
  • Unlike many blacksmiths, Yauji handcrafts the blades from start to finish—from the forge to its final polish.
    — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The case, meanwhile, was handcrafted by Emile Vichet, a master craftsman who designed all of the gold 1518 cases.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • To start the dinner off right, mixologist Josh Curtis will handcraft the cocktail of your choosing.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2020
  • For the Ken fight scene, a crew member handcrafted 24 hobby horses.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The wardrobe team cut the dress down to fit the petite actor but had to handcraft multiples for extra shoots because Alaïa made only one.
    — Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
  • Each piece is handcrafted, drawing on the textile dying and fiber weaving skills the women have honed.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The beautiful leather styles are handcrafted with the finest materials and care in Italy.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • The wood baubles are handcrafted with a natural grain texture.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • For just $150, a leather artisan will handcraft your leather boots into a super stylish pair of summer-ready shoes.
    — Anastacia Uriegas, Chron, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Each bag is handcrafted in Italy and comes in three different styles: tote, bucket and crossbody.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The centerpiece of the bar is an ornate century-old back bar handcrafted by Brunswick for a bar in the Dakotas.
    — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Available on Amazon, this 11 inch tall ceramic tree is handcrafted and fired in a kiln.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 15 Jan. 2020

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