handwoven

[ hand-woh-vuhn ]

adjective

1. made on a handloom; handloomed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handwoven¹

First recorded in 1875–80; hand + woven

Example Sentences

Comprising a book of images, folklore, and symbols, along with a handwoven tapestry merged with a pixelated image, it explores cultural representation and the precarious future of Gagauzia's autonomy.

From BBC

The baskets are handwoven with ilala palm leaves sourced from Zimbabwe.

From Seattle Times

The couple were also hosted at the Lagos State Government House, where Meghan received another handwoven Nigerian fabric.

From Seattle Times

The collapse of the rial currency has left many Iranians also unable to purchase the handwoven rugs.

From Seattle Times

An ancient symbolic code lies behind the intricate patterns of Kashmir's traditional handwoven carpets and rugs.

From BBC