What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handmade craft shows preoccupation with detail (9)" mean?

The definition is "Handmade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ART (synonym="craft") + IS (synonym="IS") + ANAL (synonym="shows preoccupation with analysis and detail") = ARTISANAL; definition: "Handmade" The answer is ARTISANAL.

Handmade craft shows preoccupation with detail (9)

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