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handwrought

Also hand·worked

[hand-rawt]

adjective

  1. formed or shaped by hand, as metal objects.



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Made from handwrought glass that glows neon purple and white, this desk-sized light is sure to add a little buzz to your workday.

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From the first small collection they presented to editors, the sisters have focused on handwrought, labor-intensive techniques.

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The ground was covered with the most beautiful carpets he had ever walked upon, and from the top of the structure hung lamps of handwrought gold, each with a lighted candle.

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The hinges of the pew doors are handwrought.

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Architect Ken Pursley paid respects to 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg with handwrought steel pot racks; a deep, framed, brick-lined “hearth” that shelters the range; and two stand-alone cabinets that conceal tableware, paperwork, a TV, and a wet bar.Overall, though, the look is more classic than Colonial.

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