Can you call a woman a craftsman?

Yes, you can call a woman a craftsman, though craftsperson, craftswoman, or artisan are often preferred as gender-neutral or gender-specific alternatives to avoid gendered language. Craftsman historically was male term because trades were male-dominated, but language has evolved and many women work as skilled artisans in woodworking, metalworking, textiles, and other trades. While some people use craftsman generically for any skilled maker regardless of gender, similar to how manpower is used, others consider craftsman gendered and prefer craftsperson as inclusive term that applies to anyone, or craftswoman specifically for woman. In professional settings, craftsperson, artisan, maker, or tradesperson are more inclusive and modern. However, many women who are skilled makers proudly call themselves craftsman to emphasize mastery and tradition, reclaiming term. For example, woman carpenter may say I am a craftsman to show she has reached master level. So you can call a woman a craftsman and it is grammatically acceptable, but if you want to be respectful and inclusive, craftswoman or craftsperson is often better, especially in formal writing or job descriptions. Language choice depends on personal preference of woman being described, so best to ask her preference, but craftsman is not incorrect for woman, just traditional male form that is still used generically.