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Handicraft

Handicraft means making things by hand using different types of materials such as wool, clay, paper, leather, and wood. Handicraft is usually done for fun or to create something useful or decorative.

For example, if you take a piece of paper and fold it into a paper airplane, that is a handicraft. It is something that you made using your hands and creativity.

People have been making handicrafts for thousands of years, and you can find different types of handicrafts all around the world. Some types of handicrafts are knitting, embroidery, pottery, jewellery making, carpentry and painting.

You can also buy handicrafts from artists and artisans who specialize in making unique and intricate things by hand. Handicrafts often have a special charm because they are made by someone with care and attention. It is a way to express oneself through the creation of something special and unique.