artware

[ ahrt-wair ]

noun

1. an article of china, porcelain, glass, or the like, prized for its artistry and collected as an art object:

   a rare collection of artwares.

2. such articles collectively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of artware¹

art ¹ + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Tian was inspired during a visit to a Japanese artware shop in Beijing, where he saw gift items made from traditional ironwork that were popular with young Chinese consumers.

From Reuters

Artware, a store that made custom T-shirts and coffee mugs, declined to take him on.

From New York Times