Handwrought

/ˌhændˈɹɔːt/ adjective

Definition

Crafted, shaped, or worked on by hand rather than by machine, especially metal or decorative objects.

Etymology

Compound of 'hand' and 'wrought' (past participle of 'work' in archaic English from Old English 'wyrcan'), meaning 'worked' or 'made'.

Kelly Says

Handwrought became a prestige label in the Arts and Crafts movement (1880s-1910s) when factories were industrializing—calling something 'handwrought' was a rebellion against mass production and a marker of artistic value.

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