Boubou Word Search
Boubou, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: BAZIN, KENTE, ANKARA, BOGOLAN, WAXPRINT, INDIGO, MUDCLOTH, TURBAN, HEADWRAP, SASH, BELT, SCARF.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Boubou word list, defined
- KENTE /kɛnti/ · noun
- A type of colorful textile made by the Ashanti people of Ghana, characterized by intricate patterns and symbols. Related: African textile, traditional fabric.
- INDIGO /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/ · noun, adjective
- A deep blue colour, often associated with the plant Indigofera tinctoria, which yields a blue dye. A dark blue or violet colour, often used in art and design. Related: blue, navy, azure, sapphire.
- TURBAN /ˈtɜːrbən/ · noun
- A head covering, typically made of fabric, worn by men in some Eastern cultures, often as a symbol of spirituality or identity. Related: headscarf, headdress, kerchief, cap.
- SASH /sæʃ/ · noun
- A long, narrow piece of fabric, typically made of silk or satin, used to tie or fasten something, especially a garment. A strip of fabric used to tie or fasten something, especially a garment. Related: band, ribbon, strap, tie.
- BELT /bɛlt/ · noun
- A band of leather, fabric, or other flexible material worn around the waist to hold up clothing or as decoration. More broadly, a strip of material used for driving machinery or conveying items. Related: sash, strap, band, girdle.
- SCARF /skɑːrf/ · noun
- A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or as a fashion accessory. Related: bandana, necktie, shawl, wrapping.
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