1. Decorative or functional items made from human hair, such as jewelry, wreaths, or ornaments, especially as a craft or art form.
Usage: Often historical or sentimental in nature; Common in 19th-century mourning jewelry and crafts
2. The craft or technique of creating objects and designs from hair.
Usage: Refers to the skill or practice itself

Examples

• The museum displayed Victorian hairwork bracelets made from the hair of deceased relatives.
• She learned hairwork as a traditional craft passed down through her family.
• Hairwork jewelry was a popular way to commemorate loved ones during the 19th century.
• The intricate hairwork in the locket showed remarkable skill and patience.
• Antique hairwork pieces are now collected by museums and historians.
• She created a delicate hairwork wreath as a memorial gift.