handmade goods

[ˈhændmeɪd ɡʊdz]
nounpl: handmade goods
produtos artesanais
1. Items that are made by hand rather than by machine, typically crafted with skill and attention to detail
The local market sells beautiful handmade goods from local artisans.
O mercado local vende produtos artesanais lindos feitos por artesãos locais.
2. Objects created manually through traditional crafts or artistic techniques
She started a business selling handmade goods such as pottery and jewelry.
Ela começou um negócio vendendo produtos artesanais como cerâmica e joias.
In Brazil, handmade goods (produtos artesanais) hold significant cultural value, particularly in regions like Bahia and the Northeast where traditional crafts are part of the heritage. These items are commonly found in local markets, fairs, and tourist shops. In the USA, there has been a growing movement toward supporting handmade goods through platforms like Etsy, reflecting a consumer preference for unique, sustainable, and locally-made products over mass production.
NYC Slang
homemade stuff; hand-crafted pieces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
artisanal productscraft itemshandcrafted goodsbespoke itemscustom-made products
Antonyms / Antônimos
mass-produced goodsfactory-made productsmachine-made itemsindustrial products

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produtos artesanais
Most common term used throughout Brazil for handmade items
Rio de Janeiro
artesanato
Often used to refer to handmade goods in market contexts
São Paulo
produtos feitos à mão
More literal translation used in urban commercial contexts
Portugal
artigos de produção manual
More formal alternative; also uses 'artesanal' but with different emphasis

Related Words

artisancraftsmanshiphandmadeartisanaltraditional craftsDIY

Related Idioms & Phrases

made with loving hands
crafted by hand
labor of love
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