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crafts, handicrafts, industrial arts
The creation of decorative or functional objects by hand, often using traditional techniques.
日本の伝統工芸に興味がある。
I'm interested in traditional Japanese crafts.
この地域は陶芸や木工芸で有名だ。
This area is famous for pottery and woodcraft.
工芸品を作る職人が減っている。
The number of craftspeople making handicrafts is decreasing.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 伝統工芸 (traditional crafts)
- 民芸工芸 (folk crafts)
- 工芸品 (handicraft item, craft product)
- 工芸家 (craftsperson, artisan)
- 美術工芸 (arts and crafts)
RELATED WORDS:
- 陶芸 - ceramic art, pottery
- 木工 - woodworking
- 染織 - dyeing and weaving
- 漆芸 - lacquerware art
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