artisanally
In small batches
In the manner of an artisan—by hand, in small batches, with traditional methods and careful attention to craft.
The word appears most often in food and beverage marketing: artisanally crafted bread, artisanally roasted coffee.
Overuse has diluted its meaning; products labeled artisanal may be neither handmade nor small-batch.
Made to individual order
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
unique · commissioned · individualized · custom-built · exclusive · numbered · signature · monogrammed
Made manually, not machined
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- handwovenMade manually on looms
- hand-carvedSculpted manually from solid material
- hand-paintedDecorated by brush personally
sculpted · thrown · glazed · stitched · sewn · embroidered · wrought · forged
Inherited cultural legacy
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- time-honoredRespected due to age
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- old-worldEvoking earlier eras
traditional · indigenous · folk · rustic · regional · local · small-batch · farmstead
Skill in creating objects
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- artistryExceptional creative skill
finesse · precision · dexterity · proficiency · know-how · savoir-faire · handiwork · skill
custom-made
Made to individual order
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
one-of-a-kind · unique · commissioned · individualized · custom-built · exclusive · numbered · signature · monogrammed
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- handwovenMade manually on looms
- hand-carvedSculpted manually from solid material
hand-painted · sculpted · thrown · glazed · stitched · sewn · embroidered · wrought · forged · chiseled
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- time-honoredRespected due to age
- ancestralOf one's forebears
old-world · traditional · indigenous · folk · rustic · regional · local · small-batch · farmstead · generational
workmanship
Skill in creating objects
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
artistry · finesse · precision · dexterity · proficiency · know-how · savoir-faire · handiwork · skill · virtuosity
genuine
Truly what it claims
unadulterated · unprocessed · honest · true · wholesome · organic · unrefined · raw · unblended · single-origin
quality
Standard or attribute
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
specialty · fine · select · luxury · upscale · high-end · refined · elevated · connoisseur · discerning
artisanallyindustrially
By manufacturing methods
mass-produced · commercially · mechanically · machine-made · in bulk
artisanallycheaply
At low cost
generically · carelessly · mass-market · soullessly · impersonally
- artisanal productsSmall-scale crafted merchandise
- artisanal cheeseHandmade dairy in small batches
- artisanal goodsSmall-scale crafted merchandise
- artisanal foodsSmall-scale handmade products
- artisanal craftsHandmade skilled-trade products
- artisanal marketsVenues for handmade goods