What do we called handicrafts?
Handicrafts are made by two words “hand + craft”. Hand means by made of hand or using simple tools in making of any item, and the term “craft” denotes a skill, usually employed different branches of the decorative arts. The term handicraft is most frequently used for the ‘art and craft” And also it means a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using simple tools. The history of handicrafts is almost 5000 years old .It can be a hobby sometimes but always describes a wide variety of activities such as making things with one’s own hands. A key feature of crafts is that they involve a high degree of “hands-on” craftsmanship hence the colloquial term handicrafts rather than just skill with a machine. Finally Handicrafts are sometimes referred to as artisanal products, craft products, traditional creative crafts or works of artistic or traditional craftsmanship.