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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Don’t miss our favorite flatweave rug, as well as a handwoven utility basket with plenty of storage space to keep clutter at bay. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 This typically refers to a handwoven or hand knotted rug created over 20 years ago or more. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 The handwoven leather design is flexible and unique. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 There’s an easygoing charm to this handwoven rug that recalls vintage Scandinavian textiles. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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