handwork; handcraft; manual labor
Refers to work done by hand, often with skill or craftsmanship, as opposed to machine work. Can also refer to the resulting handmade item.
My grandmother is skilled at handwork and makes beautiful embroidery.
This bag is a one-of-a-kind item made by hand.
手工業 refers to handicraft industry or cottage industry, a broader economic concept, while 手仕事 is a more everyday term for manual work or handcraft.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 仕事 (work), literally 'hand work'.