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Artisan.

An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things with his or her hands. The things artisans make can be either for use or for decoration. Some of the things they make are furniture, sculpture, clothing, jewellery, household items, and tools.

Sometimes artisans make things by hand that are usually made by machine today. The hand-made items can be called "artisanal". Some of those items are food products, including bread, beverages or cheese.

Images for kids

Traditional hand block print artisan in India
An artist blacksmith and a striker working as one
Wood carver in Bali
Armorer, 1425
Blacksmith, 1606
Bladesmith, 1564
Joiner, 1425
Cooper, 1608
Dyer, 1433
Furrier, 1543
Glassblowing, 1500s
Gunsmith, 1613
Hatter, 1533
Locksmith, 1600
Nailsmith, 1529
Potter, 1605
Ropemaker, 1616
Saddler, 1470
Shoemaker, 1535
Stonemason, 1550
Tailor, 1425
Tanner, 1473
Weaver, 1524
Wheelwright, 1545

See also

In Spanish: Artesano para niños

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