handwoven
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of handwoven
Example Sentences
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Rikki Kher, founder of fellow Delhi-based brand KARDO, says the taste for handwoven fabrics or intricate embroidery among men reflects both societal change and the industry's desire for novelty.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
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
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
For Blackthorne’s peasant-style robes, however, Rosario used humble raw silk and linen handwoven in Vancouver.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
Wearing blouses and broadcloth skirts and handwoven belts, they formed a slower-moving, dignified circle around the male dancers, keeping their torsos and heads straight as they bobbed up and down with each step.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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