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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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Like some of Quince’s other handbag options, this handwoven version is convertible. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 Each rug was made in Nepal and crafted with handwoven wool and silk and available in a color palette of classic architectural neutrals, rich and earthy jewel tones. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Her brand, The Loom Art, works with over 500 artisans to make apparel from handwoven or hand-embroidered fabrics found across India's small towns since 2018. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025 There are also area rugs with handwoven diamond patterns and a round knotted wool rug that looks like a true antique. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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