handmades
Personally fashioned items
Handmades are items made by hand rather than by machine.
The plural typically appears in contexts distinguishing artisan goods from mass-produced ones: She sells her handmades at craft fairs, The shop specializes in handmades from local artists.
The term emphasizes the human craft and individual character of each piece.
Skilled manual tradesperson
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
- DIYAmateur home projects
- craftedMade with skill
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
sewn · knitted · crocheted · woven · embroidered · quilted · pottery · ceramics
Handmade goods marketplace
- craft fairEvent selling handmade items
- artisan marketVenue for handmade goods
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- small batchProduction in small quantities
one-of-a-kind · custom orders · maker · seller · shop · storefront · listing · vintage
Having flaws or faults
- rusticRural and unrefined
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- authenticVerified as original
- organicFrom living matter
textured · natural · earthy · wholesome · folk · cottage · bohemian · vintage
Showing careful consideration
- personalRelating to one's self
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
heartfelt · meaningful · treasured · unique · birthday · wedding · baby shower · holiday
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
bespoke · sewn · knitted · crocheted · woven · embroidered · quilted · pottery · ceramics · woodwork
Etsy
Handmade goods marketplace
- craft fairEvent selling handmade items
- artisan marketVenue for handmade goods
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
small batch · one-of-a-kind · custom orders · maker · seller · shop · storefront · listing · vintage · upcycled
imperfect
Having flaws or faults
organic · textured · natural · earthy · wholesome · folk · cottage · bohemian · vintage · nostalgic
thoughtful
Showing careful consideration
- personalRelating to one's self
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
- keepsakeItem preserved for sentiment
heirloom · heartfelt · meaningful · treasured · unique · birthday · wedding · baby shower · holiday · handwritten
- desirablesmust-haves, essentials, favorites, picks, finds
handmadesknockoffs
Counterfeit merchandise
counterfeits · commercial products · replicas · imitations · fakes
- handmade giftPresent personally crafted
- handmade goodsObjects crafted by person
- handmade cardsPersonally crafted paper greetings
- handmade craftsGoods produced manually
- handmade paperSheets formed by hand
- handmade booksVolumes created without machinery