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handwoven

American  
[hand-woh-vuhn] / ˈhændˈwoʊ vən /

adjective

  1. made on a handloom; handloomed.


Etymology

Origin of handwoven

First recorded in 1875–80; hand + woven

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According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 22, 2025

For generations, the "habesha kemis" -- long white cotton dresses often adorned with colourful embroidery -- have been handwoven.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

She also points out that Kashmir is home to the "world's finest wool yarn; some of the finest handspun, handwoven pashmina creations and its artisans".

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

Part of the facade resembles the handwoven textile.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2025

It appeared simple, but I knew it was made of a handwoven cloth called king’s muslin, the very best you could buy.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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