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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Earlier, Hathaway filmed in handwoven leather pumps by Andres with a low gold heel — a silhouette that collapsed slightly under motion. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025 The handwoven Italian leather feels luxe and soft right out of the box, and the slouchy shape gives an effortlessly cool energy. Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025 The grand lobby retains the drama of its past: soaring ceilings, handwoven textiles, and light playing off warm stone surfaces. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 The Bazaar del Mundo shops’ courtyard will be transformed into a marketplace with folk art, handwoven textiles, jewelry and ceramic and clay pottery. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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