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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Made of handwoven coir, the Pottery Barn Personalized Seasonal Icon Doormat was large enough to cover the entryway near our front door and never slid around on our porch (despite being in a high-traffic area). Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025 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 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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