noun
handicrafts; needlework; crafts
Refers to decorative or practical items made by hand, especially sewing, knitting, embroidery, and similar textile-based crafts. Often used in contexts like hobbies, classes, or shops.
母は手芸が得意で、よくセーターを編んでくれる。
My mother is good at handicrafts and often knits sweaters for me.
週末に手芸店で毛糸を買った。
I bought yarn at a craft shop on the weekend.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 芸 (art, skill), literally 'hand art'. The term has been used since the Meiji era to refer to domestic handicrafts, especially needlework.