handloom

[ hand-loom ]

noun

1. a loom operated manually, in contrast to a power loom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handloom¹

First recorded in 1825–35; hand + loom ¹

Example Sentences

In western India, many young people are leaving soul-killing routines in factories to return to handloom weaving, which allows them to control their schedules while providing a creative outlet.

From Scientific American

But the handloom weavers, who worked from home and traditionally took Mondays off after working all weekend, were available.

From The Guardian

There were protests and riots throughout the country, from handloom weavers trashing newly invented factory machinery to anti-slavery campaigners boycotting sugar.

From The Guardian

As women’s traditional role as spinners was eroded, they turned to handloom weaving to make a living.

From Time

A former handloom weaver, he pitched up in the west of Scotland from Ireland many years ago and never left after discovering Paisley's formidable textile heritage.

From BBC