Huipil Word Search
Huipil, 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: HUIPIL, CORTE, FAJA, REBOZO, MANTILLA, COTTON, SILK, LINEN, WOOL, BACKSTRAP, IKAT, JASPE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Huipil word list, defined
- REBOZO /rɛˈboʊzoʊ/ · noun
- A rebozo is a traditional Mexican garment, specifically a type of shawl or scarf, often worn by women. It is typically made of lightweight fabric and features intricate designs or patterns. Related: shawl, scarf, wrap, cloak.
- MANTILLA /mænˈtɪlə/ · noun
- A veil or shawl worn by women, especially in Spain and Latin America, typically over the head and shoulders. A type of fabric or lace used to make such a veil or shawl. Related: veil, shawl, headscarf, kerchief.
- COTTON /ˈkɒt.ən/ (UK); /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/ (US) · noun
- A soft, fluffy white fiber that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is spun into thread or yarn for making textiles; also the plant itself or fabric woven from this fiber. Related: fabric, textile, cloth, thread.
- SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
- A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
- LINEN /ˈlɪnɛn/ · noun
- Linen is a type of textile made from flax plants, known for its breathability, durability, and natural cooling properties. It is often used to make clothing, bedding, and tablecloths. Related: cotton, linen fabric, flax, canvas.
- WOOL /wʊl/ · noun
- A soft, thick, and fibrous natural or synthetic textile fiber, or a fabric made from such fibers. Related: fleece, yarn, thread, fiber.
- BACKSTRAP /ˈbæk.stræp/ · noun
- A narrow strap or strip running along the back of an object, such as the reinforcing leather band across the heel and counter of a boot or shoe, or a cord used in traditional backstrap looms. In North American culinary usage it also denotes the long muscle running along either side of a game animal's spine, prized as a lean cut of venison. Related: strip, band, thong, reinforcement.
- IKAT /ɪˈkæt/ · noun
- A type of textile produced using a resist dyeing technique, characterized by unique patterns and colors. Ikat is often used to describe a style or aesthetic that is similar to the textile. Related: batik, tie-dye, shibori, resist dyeing.
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