Covers the hand when affection is shown between makers of The Mikado (6)
I believe the answer is:
gloves
'covers' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gloves that I've seen before include "Handwear" , "Hand-warmers" , "Mitts" , "Hand covers" , "Hand coverings" .)