uitgewoven

Uitgewoven is a Dutch term used in textile contexts to describe a fabric or textile surface that has been unwoven or unraveled. Formed from uit- (out, away) and gewoven (the past participle of weven, to weave), the phrase literally means woven out. In practice, uitgewoven can refer to fabrics that have been partially or wholly deconstructed by pulling out warp or weft threads, leaving visible discontinuities in the weave. The term is common in discussions of textile restoration, deconstruction, and experimental textile art, where an artist or conservator deliberately removes sections of weave to reveal underlying layers or to create a particular texture.

In restoration, uitgewoven describes the removal of damaged weave to allow for repair or reweaving. In art and fashion, it may describe a deliberate deconstructed look achieved by unraveling portions of a woven fabric and reworking the remnants into a new surface. The resulting material often features frayed edges, visible thread structures, and an irregular hand that contrasts with intact weave.

Because Dutch textile terminology varies by region and industry, the precise usage can differ, and in some cases uitgewoven may be used descriptively for fabrics that have deteriorated through wear rather than by design. See also: weven, ongeweven.