arts and crafts

/ˌɑrts ən ˌkræfts/
/ɑts ænd krɑfts/
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Definitions of arts and crafts
  1. noun
    the arts of decorative design and handicraft
    “they sponsored arts and crafts in order to encourage craftsmanship in an age of mass production”
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    handicraft
    a craft that requires skillful hands
    bookbinding
    the craft of binding books
    sewing, stitching
    joining or attaching by stitches
    spinning
    creating thread
    weaving
    creating fabric
    knitting
    creating knitted wear
    crocheting
    creating a garment of needlework
    lace making, tatting
    the act or art of making handmade lace
    needlecraft, needlework
    work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
    type of:
    art, artistic creation, artistic production
    the creation of beautiful or significant things
Pronunciation
US
/ˌɑrts ən ˌkræfts/
UK
/ɑts ænd krɑfts/
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