Homespun
(adjective)
- Describing fabric or clothing that is made from yarn spun by hand or on a spinning wheel.
- Relating to things that are made by hand or in a homemade manner, often with a rustic or simple appearance.
Origin:
Derived from the verb 'to spin,' meaning to create thread, often by hand, and the word 'home,' meaning made at home.
Examples:
- She wore a homespun dress that she had made herself.
- The furniture in the cabin was made from homespun materials.
- The homespun quilt was passed down from her grandmother.
- The homespun sweater was warm and comfortable.
- The homespun look was popular among people who were interested in a simpler, more rustic lifestyle.