noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
home-made; domestic production
Refers to something produced within the home or household, often in contrast to factory-made or commercially produced items. Commonly used in contexts like 家内制手工業 (domestic handicraft industry).
この地域では家内制の織物が盛んだ。
Home-made textiles are thriving in this region.
家内制手工業は、かつて重要な産業だった。
The domestic handicraft industry was once an important industry.
手作り means handmade, focusing on the manual crafting aspect. 家内制 is broader, referring to the home-based production system, which may or may not be handmade.
Compound of 家内 (かない, 'inside the home') and 制 (せい, 'system'). The term likely emerged in the context of describing pre-industrial or cottage industry production systems.