crafts
Small boats, collectively
Crafts are objects made by hand, typically with skill and artistry, or the activities involved in making them.
The word encompasses a wide range of pursuits from woodworking and pottery to knitting and jewelry-making.
She sells her crafts at the local farmer's market.
A craft is also a vehicle—usually a boat or aircraft—and this sense appears in compounds like spacecraft and watercraft.
The verb craft means to make something skillfully: He crafted the proposal over several weeks.
Fired clay objects
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
mosaic · tapestry · origami · calligraphy · macrame · basketry · beading · woodworking
Cause to exist
Learner bound to employer
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
- masterAuthority or controller
- journeymanQualified trade worker
- workshopPlace for making or learning
artisanal · bespoke · handmade · tradition · skill · potter · blacksmith · weaver
pottery
Fired clay objects
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
quilting · mosaic · tapestry · origami · calligraphy · macrame · basketry · beading · woodworking · metalwork
create
Cause to exist
fabricate · stitch · sew · knot · weave · carve · mold · sculpt · braid · embroider
apprentice
Learner bound to employer
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
- masterAuthority or controller
- journeymanQualified trade worker
workshop · artisanal · bespoke · handmade · tradition · skill · potter · blacksmith · weaver · carpenter
fabric
Woven or knit material
cotton · felt · leather · clay · wood · paper · beads · wire · ribbon · buttons
pastime
Recreational pursuit
pattern · supplies · materials · Etsy · Pinterest · creative · weekend · relaxation · beginner · advanced
- culturemusic taste, beliefs, food preferences, custom, festivals
- hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
- kid-friendlyG-rated, kid-friendly, age-appropriate, wholesome, non-violent
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, hobby
- world culturesholidays, flags, world music, traditional clothing, ethnic food
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
craftsmass production
Large-scale standardized fabrication
factory production · industrial manufacturing · automation · commodities · imports
craftsfine arts
Creative visual disciplines
professions · hobbies · amusements · avocations · pastimes
- arts and craftsCreative hands-on projects
- craft storeShop selling creative supplies
- leather craftArt of working hides
- craft beerSmall-batch artisanal beer
- craft fairEvent selling handmade items
- landing craftsShips for beach invasions
craft, crafty, aircraft, witchcraft, crafted, craftsman, spacecraft, craftsmanship, craftiness