artisinal

Adjective

artisanal (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to artisans or the work of artisans.
   • In short, the young artist was developing a special respect for an aesthetic as well as an artisanal tradition that would set him apart from his future Impressionist colleagues.1997, Douglas W. Druick, Renoir, Art Institute of Chicago, →ISBN, page 13
2. Involving skilled work, with comparatively little reliance on machinery.
   • “In addition, the artisanal mode of production promotes a stable cartel organization of industry by limiting output.”1995, Richard A. Posner, Overcoming Law, Harvard University Press, page 46

   Synonyms:

   nonindustrial, preindustrial, small-scale

3. (especially a foodstuff) Made by an artisan (skilled worker).
   • A sprinkle of aged artisanal soy sauce (my latest obsession) makes this simple dish seem like a feast.2007 August, Ruth Reichl, “Letter from the Editor”, in Gourmet, page 18

   Synonyms:

   boutique, handmade