An artisan is a skilled craft worker who makes or creates material objects partly or entirely by hand. They are people who practice a trade or handicraft, such as a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower, or a weaver. Artisans may produce something in limited quantities using traditional methods. The term "artisanal" is often used to describe hand-processing in contrast to an industrial process, such as in the phrase artisanal mining.

Artisans are skilled workers who require manual skill and expertise in their specific trade. They may be divided into two groups: those who operate their own businesses and those who do not. The former are called masters, while the latter are the journeymen and apprentices. The owners of artisan businesses enjoyed a higher social status in their communities and often organized into guilds.

When we buy items that are artisan made, we are supporting their skills and traditions while also keeping the art and personality in our everyday essentials. Artisan products encompass all types of goods, from clothing to home décor to tools. An artisan’s craftsmanship may be rooted in history, as their practices can be native to a specific region or culture and passed down from generations before.