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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Meanwhile, in Souq Waqif, the smell of saffron lingers as beautiful falcons perch beside handwoven textiles. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 Art is a big part of the hotel’s decor, too, from Kenny Nguyen’s silk installations in the west lobby and Alina Birkner’s paintings in the lobby bar to Miami artist Jessy Nite’s handwoven cityscapes dot the townhouses’ walls. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 The rooms are outfitted with sleek, modern furniture, crisp and plush bedding with handwoven blankets, and large picture windows with stunning views of the city—some even have private balconies. Samantha Brash, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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