handweaving

American  

[hand-wee-ving] / ˈhændˌwi vɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or technique of weaving on a handloom.

2. the fabric produced by handweaving.

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Etymology

Origin of handweaving

First recorded in 1835–45; hand + weaving ( def. )

Example Sentences

These bridges over rivers and streams were made of by handweaving the aerial roots of rubber fig trees; they were then left for centuries to grow and strengthen on their own.

From Washington Post

SAT Living-history day, everyday works of art in the daily life of the mid-1800s, visit with fort re-enactors demonstrating spinning, handweaving, blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking, basketweaving and musical entertainment, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

From Seattle Times

The elements, therefore, of book ornament, as used by the Celtic penmen, are such as were employed by the prehistoric and sporadic nations in the textile art in plaiting and handweaving, and afterwards transferred to that of metal-work.

From Project Gutenberg