Definition

Made by weaving materials together using hands instead of machines.

Example

She bought a beautiful handwoven rug for her living room.

Conversation

I just bought this amazing handwoven scarf from the market.

It looks beautiful! I've always loved the texture of those.

Yeah, it's so unique compared to machine-made ones.

For sure! I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into handwoven items.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Handwoven → It is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the human hand) and "woven" (from Old English "wefan", meaning to weave). The word "handwoven" describes something that is woven by hand, emphasizing the manual craftsmanship involved in the process.

Memory Tip

Think of using your 'hand' to 'weave' something — that's why handwoven means made by weaving with your hands.

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