Definition
The collection of persons who practice some craft, which typically involves producing some kind of hand-made goods. Professional craft worker earn money from practicing their crafts, usually by selling the goods they produces. Craft workers have specialized skills, often gained through some sort of practical training or apprenticeship. Craft work frequently involves some artistry. Craft occupations may be considered archaic or quaint, in cultures where the kinds of products once made only by skilled handwork are currently mass-produced by machines or assembly lines. Examples of CraftWorkers include potters, florists, blacksmiths, watchmakers, and goldsmiths.
