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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Complete a layered look with this handwoven linen pillow, available in a choice of three sizes and seven colors, with a down-alternative insert included. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025 Yokota recommends starting with natural textures that balance guava’s warmth, like linen pillow covers, handwoven throws, and ceramics. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025 Historically, ‘tapestry’ refers to a type of handwoven textile meticulously produced to depict nature scenes, as well as biblical, mythological, and heraldic narratives. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 These handwoven pieces celebrate the enduring legacy of Aubusson weaving through the lens of 20th-century art movements. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for handwoven

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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