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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If your home decor could use a relaxed touch, consider this organic, handwoven rattan floor lamp. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Eight handwoven silk carpets, each inscribed with Quranic verses, hang like royal tapestries. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 While the actual roundup takes only a couple of hours, the arts fest lasts all weekend, with bison-theme art, handwoven bullwhips, and turquoise jewelry. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Pierre Frey Le Manach’s handwoven Nymphéas fabric, this space is sophisticated and fun. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handwoven

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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