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hand-loomed

hand-loomed

5.6
Made by a person who weaves threads into cloth using a small frame
  • adjective
  • /hænd-luːmd/
translation icon : tejido a mano
  • The artisans took pride in producing hand-loomed fabrics that emphasized their traditional techniques.
  • hand-loomed rug

Examples

  • Their scarves are hand-loomed from organic cotton by local artisans.

  • I prefer hand-loomed fabrics for their unique texture and craftsmanship.

  • The museum displayed several hand-loomed rugs dating back to the 19th century.

  • This beautiful rug is hand-loomed from natural fibers.

  • She bought a hand-loomed scarf at the market.

  • The hand-loomed textiles displayed at the craft fair showcased exceptional workmanship and creativity.

  • She chose a hand-loomed blanket for her bed because it felt warm and cozy on chilly nights.

Synonyms

handmade
vshand-loomed
255 2.9

An item that a person makes with their hands instead of a machine, often with care

is more exact, meaning fabrics made by the specific hand weaving process
hand-crafted
vshand-loomed
4 3.9

Made by hand rather than by machine

is narrower and applies to fabrics made by that hand weaving process
handwoven
vshand-loomed
1 4.2

Cloth made by hand on a loom rather than by machine

is the specific label for items made by that hand weaving method
handworked
vshand-loomed
4.0

Made by hand, not by machine

refers instead to a textile made by that particular hand weaving method
handwrought
vshand-loomed
  • Literature
7.8

A person makes it by hand rather than by machine

focuses specifically on textiles produced by the hand weaving method

How Handmade

hand-loomed
5.6
handmade
255 2.9
machine-made
1 3.1

Surface Forms

hand-loomed positive

Morphology

hand-loomed = handloom (transparent) = hand + loom + ed

The adjective is formed by adding '-ed' to the clearly interpretable compound 'handloom' to mean 'made on a handloom'.

Etymology

Hand-loomed comes from the simple parts hand and loom: a loom is a tool used to weave cloth, and hand means 'made by people, not machines'. So hand-loomed describes fabric that is 'woven by hand', which is why it often has a special texture and feel.