Handicraft
Handicraft
Handicraft (/ˈhændɪkrɑːft/), also known as craftwork or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. The term is often applied to traditional techniques of creating items that are both practical and aesthetic.
Etymology
The term "handicraft" is derived from the Old English words "hand" and "craft", which together mean "skill with the hands". The word was first used in the late 17th century.
Related Terms
- Artisan: A skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand.
- Craft: An activity involving skill in making things by hand.
- DIY: The method of building, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of professionals or experts.
- Folk Art: Art produced from an indigenous culture or by peasants or other laboring tradespeople.
- Handmade: Made by hand, not by machine, and typically therefore of superior quality.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Handicraft
- Wikipedia's article - Handicraft
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