Art And Literature » Handicraft http://intuitionlight.com An intuitionlight adventure Tue, 04 May 2010 08:12:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Defining Handicraft http://intuitionlight.com/defining-handicraft/ http://intuitionlight.com/defining-handicraft/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:32:33 +0000 admin http://intuitionlight.com/?p=6729 Handicraft, also known as craftwork or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. Usually the term is applied to traditional means of making goods. The individual artisanship of the items is a paramount criterion, such items often have cultural and/or religious significance. Items made by mass production or machines are not handicrafts.handicraft

Usually, what distinguishes the term handicraft from the frequently used category arts and crafts is a matter of intent: handicraft items are intended to be used, worn, etc, having a purpose beyond simple decoration. Handicrafts are generally considered more traditional work, created as a necessary part of daily life, while arts and crafts implies more of a hobby pursuit and a demonstration/perfection of a creative technique. In practical terms, the categories have a great deal of overlap.

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