handwoven

adjective

hand·wo·ven | \ˈhand-ˈwō-vən

Definition of handwoven

1 : produced on a hand-operated loom

2 : woven by hand handwoven baskets

Examples of handwoven in a Sentence

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Founded in 1966 in Vinceza, Italy, Bottega Veneta is famous for its handwoven leather bags. — Lindsay Peoples, The Cut, "Bottega Veneta Will Soon Have a New Designer," 13 June 2018 Another project has involved Khadi, a traditional handwoven fabric that people in India have made and worn for centuries. — Max Kutner, Smithsonian, "America’s Top Designers are Both Embracing and Breaking with Tradition," 14 May 2018 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, "Best New Hotels in the World," 1 May 2018 For Earth Day, Hanson will release a limited-edition Global Travel Kit ($120), a handwoven travel bag dyed with natural indigo made by Thailand’s Karen hill tribes and filled with her skin-care products. — Kathryn Romeyn, latimes.com, "Lina Hanson builds a beauty brand by discovering new ingredients one country and story at a time," 20 Apr. 2018 Reliquary This Hayes Valley spot is known for Japanese-indigo jackets, handwoven leather bags, and small-batch scents from D.S. & Durga. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "What to Do in San Francisco: The Black Book," 5 June 2017 The inhabitants, known as Taquileños, speak Puno Quechua and are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing. — Marco Ruiz, miamiherald, "On this luxury sleeper train, you’ll get a unique ride and amazing views," 17 May 2017

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