🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Tissu tissé à la main

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Tissu tissé à la main

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Handwoven Cloth/ˈhændˌwoʊ.vən klɔθ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Ce tissu tissé à la main est très prisé pour sa qualité."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of fabric that is made by weaving threads together by hand, often characterized by unique patterns and textures.

    "The artisan showcased her collection of handwoven cloth at the local craft fair."
  2. 2

    A textile that is produced using traditional methods, often reflecting cultural heritage.

    "The handwoven cloth from the region is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'handwoven' derives from the combination of 'hand', from Old English 'hand', meaning the human appendage, and 'woven', the past participle of 'weave', from Old English 'wefan'. 'Cloth' comes from Old English 'clāþ', meaning a piece of fabric. The phrase emphasizes the artisanal quality of textiles made by hand, contrasting with machine-made fabrics.

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