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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Customers love this medium-pile and 100% wool rug for its handwoven artisan detail and impressionist take on traditional design. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025 These organic, handwoven rugs encapsulate Joanna Gaines' signature style in the best way. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025 The handwoven rocker chairs and spacious side table are nearly half off, just in time for a summer outdoor revamp, bringing their price down from $264 to $150. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 14 May 2025 Confetti and firework prints, handwoven fabrics, velvet-like knits, hand pleated glittery taffeta all made for strong, appealing looks. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handwoven

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 24 May. 2025.

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