A loom operated by hand rather than by machine, used to weave fabric like cloth or tapestries.
From 'hand' (Old English 'hand') + 'loom' (Old English 'geloma', meaning a tool or machine). The term dates to at least the 16th century when hand-weaving was the dominant textile production method.
Handloom weaving is making a comeback because the textiles have character and uniqueness that machines can't replicate—each handwoven piece reflects the weaver's skill, mood, and even the slight variations in their hand movements.
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