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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Dai recommends focusing on longevity and choosing quality materials that will never go out of style, such as solid wood, natural stone, and handwoven textiles. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 Also known locally as batakari, the loose-fitting fugu smock is made from handwoven strips of cotton fabric stitched together to form a flowing robe, often worn over trousers and paired with a matching cap. ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026 For more stylish ways to hide clutter, check out our favorite finds below, with everything from storage ottomans to bathroom jars for Q-tips and cotton balls, handwoven baskets, cabinets, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 Resembling a medieval Armenian fortress, the hotel has rooms that boasted arched doorways, stone flooring and handwoven Tufenkian carpets. Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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