Definitely Hand-Woven. There were many areas that have been resewn with WHITE or TAN THREADS that are holding the BLUE jute weave together. Luckily, I have dark blue thread to replace it with. Other than that, this rug is quite sturdy and has done well with weekly vacuuming. This is not a very soft jute, but more like jute ropes sewn together. If you are looking for a high quality jute rug, keep looking. This is great for a bohemian style decor.