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 forget a chic handwoven sling bag, which adds texture and hands-free flexibility for safely storing your must-have essentials. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 For something with more of an earthy, calming vibe, this handwoven blue jute rug is strong, sustainable, and derived from plants; plus available in seven different sizes. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 The designer recommends going with a low-pile, handwoven, natural fiber option. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026 Nearby, textile stronghold Reguengos is famous for its handwoven rugs and blankets, while—further afield—the regional capital Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site with medieval palaces and a vast gothic cathedral worthy of extended exploration. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 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 22 May. 2026.

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