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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This handwoven crossbody is made with 100-percent Italian leather and has an adjustable and removable crossbody strap, plus a zip-top closure to keep your essentials safe and secure. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 There are also wildflower bouquets from Eco Farm, handwoven floor coverings from Crow Hill Rugs, metal sculptures from Foster’s Custom Steel, and a variety of goodies (such as Sunshine Morning Buns filled with lemon curd from Sari Sari Sweets). Kelly Alexander, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 Dai recommends focusing on longevity and choosing quality materials that will never go out of style, such as solid wood, natural stone, and handwoven textiles. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 Each twine seat pad on these chairs is handwoven, creating a comfortable organic element that ties your entire dining set together. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 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 25 Aug. 2025.

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