handwoven

adjective

hand·​wo·​ven ˈhand-ˈwō-vən How to pronounce handwoven (audio)
1
: produced on a hand-operated loom
2
: woven by hand
handwoven baskets

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Walls have artisan rugs as artwork; while, underfoot, carpets are handwoven and artful clusters of lights are made from traditional glass lanterns. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Given its vast oeuvre of perfect purses, one of Bottega Veneta’s latest styles is the Parachute tote, a rereleased of a beloved style that is crafted from handwoven Intrecciato leather. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 An oversize arched metal structure holds the handwoven seat made in Santo Domingo Xenacoj. Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025 Today, the architect works with an array of specialists in textiles, glassware, paint finishes and handwoven carpets. Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handwoven 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of handwoven was in 1880

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“Handwoven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwoven. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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