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

Examples of handwoven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each room also gets its own unique handwoven carpet, nodding to the renowned weaving traditions of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Turkey. Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 The new Magical Garden Collection is handwoven, made from Tencel and wool. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 20 June 2024 This compact rolling file cabinet is made of handwoven seagrass for a neutral addition to any decor. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024 The boutique stocks luxury all-natural skincare lines, handwoven kimonos, and incense from Tenkhodou, a family-run business dating back four generations that supplies ceremonial aromatics to the most sacred temples in Kyoto. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for handwoven 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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