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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Priced at $1,650, Bottega Veneta’s Roma lace-ups are made from the fashion house’s Intrecciato leather, its signature handwoven technique that marked its 50th anniversary last year. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026 The fabric is handwoven with jute and cotton for more comfort underfoot, plus the self binding prevents corners from curling. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 The breezy rooms are cooled by the trade winds (instead of air-conditioning), and the decor is uncluttered: handwoven baskets, a few seashells, and the odd cotton kikoy throw. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025 Save up to 66 percent on plush quilts or a faux fur throw blanket to make your bed the coziest place in the house all winter, or clear out clutter with handwoven storage baskets to start the new year with stylish storage and an organized space. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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