craftswoman
noun
crafts·wom·an
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Definition of craftswoman
1
: a woman who is an artisan
2
: a woman who is skilled in a craft
Examples of craftswoman in a Sentence
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An adjacent wall holds two embroidered world maps, their political territories marked by national flags, commissioned from Afghani craftswomen by the Italian artist Alighiero Boetti. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, "This D.C. exhibition should be seen by everyone concerned about the migrant crisis," 13 July 2019 The Teçume craftswomen live in an area of the Amazon along the Tupana and Igapó-Açu rivers that is still relatively untouched by deforestation. — Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, "Yael Sonia Is Bringing the Artisanal Traditions of the Amazon to the World of Fine Jewelry," 11 Sep. 2018 The bag is made in Portugal by craftswomen following the ancient technique of weaving reed by hand. — Minna Shim, Harper's BAZAAR, "These Chic Bags Come with a Touch of Magic," 8 July 2017 With help from fair trade nonprofit Global Goods Partners, proceeds from items purchased on the site will help the craftswomen care for their families and send their children to school. — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, "Morning Headlines: Lauren Conrad's New Shopping Site With a Cause, This Year's "Elf Yourself" — and More," 21 Nov. 2013 All of the collection’s brightly colored reed bags are handmade by craftswomen in Portugal and are decorated with porcelain talisman charms that are also handmade in Galicia, Spain, where Alvarez is from originally. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Heimat Atlantica Offers a Collection of Basket Bags That Stand Out Among the Rest," 26 Mar. 2018 Elly was a proficient sewing craftswoman during her adult life. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Ellenor H. Bruetsch," 4 Feb. 2018 It was made for this house and inset with jeweled touches by a Michigan craftswoman. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "House Envy: Hidden staircase, custom touches make Oakland Township home one of a kind," 9 Dec. 2017 Suzanna Senda, 87, a craftswoman who made elaborate gingerbread houses and decorative baskets, died May 11 at a health care center in Derwood, Md. — Washington Post, "Notable deaths in the Washington area," 7 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'craftswoman.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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craftswoman
noun
English Language Learners Definition of craftswoman
: a woman who makes beautiful objects by hand
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