BusinessAugust 27, 2026
handwoven
HAND-woh-ven
Definition
Created or constructed by interlacing threads or yarn by hand, without the use of automated or mechanized manufacturing processes.
Etymology
The word is a compound derived from the Old English 'hand' and the past participle of 'weave,' which comes from the Old English 'wefan,' meaning to arrange or lace together.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the traditional Kashmir carpet industry, emphasizing the labor-intensive, manual nature of the craft that is currently struggling to survive.
Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fades
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