How to Use handwoven in a Sentence

handwoven

adjective
  • On the wall of the shed hung a handwoven Indian cloth bearing the seal of Babur.
    Emily Langer, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Each of the pieces are made with handwoven, all-weather wicker that’s safe to use outside no matter the season.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2023
  • The handwoven basket has pockets and hand ties to hold her gardening tools.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The inhabitants, known as Taquileños, speak Puno Quechua and are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing.
    Marco Ruiz, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
  • The chair blends midcentury bones with a handwoven seat, giving it a sleek but touchable vibe.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2023
  • This elevated handwoven bag doubles up as your go-to day bag and is polished enough to wear to any evening events on your agenda.
    Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The center’s shop at 42 Woodland St. in Hartford sells the artisans’ handwoven shawls, scarves, bags, table linens, wall hangings, rugs and more.
    Deborah Hornblow, courant.com, 23 Oct. 2019
  • All linens and upholstery are of handwoven Bhutanese wools, and a blue-poppy motif runs through the interiors.
    Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 21 June 2023
  • These handwoven leather shoes are laid-back while also looking put-together enough for eating a nice meal.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • She was known by family and friends for her finely handwoven baskets.
    Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • The handwoven leather breaks in beautifully over time, growing more and more comfortable with each wear.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Some options are also finished with a handwoven wicker weave, adding a relaxed elegance to the piece.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The all-weather wicker and handwoven texture add depth to this chair while the removable polyester seat cushions provide comfort.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • The handwoven English suitcase-style carryall comes with two each of seven-inch porcelain plates, five-ounce mugs and three-piece utensil sets, plus a salt and shaker set and a waiter’s style corkcrew.
    Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Founded in 1966 in Vinceza, Italy, Bottega Veneta is famous for its handwoven leather bags.
    Lindsay Peoples, The Cut, 13 June 2018
  • These days, its shops across the country sell all things cozy, from teapots to Christmas cake, but the brand’s handwoven blankets—in mohair, lamb's wool, cashmere and Donagel wool—remain its signature ware.
    Eimear Lynch, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Some of the pieces include an organic cotton quilt made by female artisans in India and a handwoven basket from Kenya.
    Jennifer Fernandez, House Beautiful, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Hugo, 31, wore shorts and sandals and spoke in the kitchen of his home, which doubles as a shop where his wife and sister sell colorful, handwoven garments favored by women here in Guatemala’s western highlands.
    Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2019
  • And, as of this week, Judy Turner has its own website, where Averett will offer his clothing in exclusive colors and drop new handwoven designs monthly.
    Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Traditionally, such handwoven cloth would be part of a woman’s dowry.
    Hannah Beech, New York Times, 30 June 2023
  • The New York firm, helmed by Tara Chapas, produces intricate, handwoven fabrics for decorators, and custom jobs are the rule, not the exception.
    Laura Regensdorf, ELLE Decor, 31 May 2011
  • If yours was too, this colorful set of handwoven Colombian placemats is a way to thank Mom for honing your tablescaping skills at an early age—despite your grumbling.
    Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 22 Apr. 2022
  • This East Oak Patio Set is a striking option including a small handwoven table with a textured glass top plus two weather-resistant steel chairs.
    Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
  • There are 12 tree-house-like palapas with thatched walls, king-sized beds, and lots of local décor touches—think handwoven bedspreads and cactus in macrame plant hangers, and private terraces made for sipping mezcal at sunset.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2018
  • This 22 x 22-inch Luna Pillow comes with a featherdown pillow insert and features a handwoven raw cotton cover.
    Sarah Byron, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Pawleys Island is known for its low-key flip-flop attitude and handwoven hammocks (from the Original Hammock Shop) as much as its surfing prowess and quiet beaches.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The inventory of each store also varies based on stylistic preferences and local climate: crochet shorts proved to be a big hit in Malibu, whereas Aspen is more likely to stock heavy, handwoven coats.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • Emily Adams Bode Aujla, 33, started the brand six years ago making mostly one-of-a-kind menswear items: jackets constructed from patchwork quilts, shirts created from handwoven African textiles.
    Marisa Meltzer, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Local artists, crafters, and collectors showcase and sell their woodworking, handwoven rugs, homespun yarn, antiques, body products, candles, and more.
    Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Rugs from certain regions, such as Persian or handwoven Oriental rugs, have a long history of craftsmanship.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023

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