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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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Some of the shielding consists of white, quilted silica fabric; literally handwoven.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

He also brought a wool tunic for first lady Melania Trump, handwoven on a loom with embroidery from Colombia’s indigenous southwest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

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

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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