Fibre: Wool Weave: Plain Characteristics: Coarse, rugged yarn is used Originally an undyed woolen cloth spun into yarn and woven in the home, by peasants and country folk the world over Has a substantial appearance and serviceable qualities Made with irregular, slightly twisted uneven yarns Has a spongy feel with a hand-loomed tweedy appearance Geniune homespun is produced in a very limited quantity and much powerloom cloth is sold as genuine homespun Many qualities made - the best is an ideal rough-and-ready type of cloth Uses: Coats, suits, seperates, and sportswear
Originally, these fabrics were woven by hand, and had a loose weave and rough hand Now, this term is also used for other fabrics that imitate the homespun look
Homespun clothes are made from cloth that has been made at home, rather than in a factory
a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with homespun yarn made of cloth spun or woven in the home; "homespun linen"; "homespun garments