Illustrated Dashiki scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
A free Dashiki word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: DASHIKI, KUFU, GELE, BUBA, SOKOTO, FILA, KENTE, ANKARA, ADIRE, BATIK, WAXPRINT, BROCADE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Dashiki word list, defined
DASHIKI/dæʃɪki/ · noun
A traditional African garment, typically a loose-fitting, colorful tunic with a V-neck and long sleeves, often worn as a casual or cultural dress. Related: tunic, tunics, caftan, caftans.
FILA/fɪlə/ · noun
A type of casual, comfortable clothing, especially a long, loose-fitting shirt or pants. Fila is also a brand of athletic shoes and apparel. Related: casual wear, athleisure, loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
BATIK/bəˈtiːk/ · noun
A technique of resist dyeing fabric, typically cotton, by applying wax to the areas that are not to be dyed, or a piece of fabric made using this technique. Related: tie-dye, resist dyeing, wax-resist dyeing, fabric painting.
BROCADE/broʊˈkeɪd/ · noun
A rich, intricate fabric with a pattern of gold or silver thread, often used for decorative purposes. A type of ornate fabric with a raised pattern. Related: tapestry, velvet, satin, damask.