handwoven
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of handwoven
Example Sentences
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Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Another is Harris tweed, the manufacturer of a fabric handwoven in the Outer Hebrides, which has risen from near death and now employs hundreds, selling its products all over the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Summer romance gets a chic upgrade in Prada’s newest collection, where handwoven raffia accessories meet a sunny summer palette.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
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 ● Jun. 19, 2024
She pulled the handwoven blanket up around her shoulders and head, and walked into the stinging sand with her head bowed.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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