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handicraft; handmade craft; handwork
Craft items made by hand rather than by machine. Encompasses a wide range of creative activities including knitting, weaving, pottery, leatherwork, and other manual arts.
Composed of 手 (hand) and 工芸 (craft, applied art). Emphasizes the handmade quality of the work, in contrast to machine-produced goods.
Usage
Used both for the activity/hobby and for the resulting products. 手工芸品 refers to handcrafted items. Common in the context of hobby shops, craft classes, and artisan markets.
Common collocations
- 手工芸品 — handicraft item, handmade goods
- 手工芸教室 — handicraft class
- 手工芸作家 — handicraft artist
- 伝統手工芸 — traditional handicraft