Kaftan Word Search
A free Kaftan 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: KAFTAN, CAFTAN, SILK, VELVET, BROCADE, JACQUARD, CHIFFON, ORGANZA, DAMASK, COTTON, LINEN, EMBROIDERY.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Kaftan word list, defined
- KAFTAN /kæfˈtæn/ · noun
- A long, loose, usually knee-length tunic, often worn as a garment in warm weather, originating from the Middle East and Central Asia. Related: tunic, robe, caftan, sarong.
- CAFTAN /ˈkæftæn/ · noun
- A long, loose-fitting garment with wide sleeves, traditionally worn in the Middle East and North Africa, often belted at the waist. Also, by extension, a similar flowing robe or dress adopted as fashion wear. Related: robe, kaftan, tunic, gown.
- 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.
- VELVET /ˈvɛlvɪt/ · noun
- A soft, smooth fabric with a thick, plush pile, often made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers. Velvet is often used for clothing, upholstery, and other decorative items. Related: velour, fleece, satin, silk.
- BROCADE /brəˈkeɪd/ · noun
- A rich, heavy fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically of silk interwoven with gold or silver thread. It can also refer to the act or process of weaving such a patterned fabric. Related: damask, tapestry, jacquard, velvet.
- JACQUARD /ˈdʒækɑrd/ · noun, adjective
- A jacquard is a type of fabric or textile with an intricate woven design, often featuring elaborate patterns or images. The term can also refer to a device or mechanism used in weaving to create such designs. Related: damask, brocade, tapestry, textile.
- CHIFFON /ˈʃɪfɒn/ (UK); /ʃɪˈfɑːn/ or /ʃɪˈfɒn/ (US) · noun
- A very light, sheer fabric of silk, nylon, or rayon with a soft drape, used especially in dresses and scarves; also used attributively to describe things made of or resembling this fabric. Related: gauze, organza, voile, georgette.
- ORGANZA /ɔːrˈɡɑːnzə/ · noun
- A lightweight, sheer, and semi-sheer fabric, often used in wedding veils and other formal garments. Related: tulle, gauze, voile, chiffon.
- DAMASK /ˈdæm.əsk/ · noun
- A rich fabric of silk, linen, or wool woven with elaborate reversible patterns, originally made in the Middle East; also, a deep pink color or a variety of rose associated with Damascus. Related: brocade, jacquard, linen, tapestry.
- 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.
- 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.
- EMBROIDERY /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ · noun
- The art or craft of decorating fabric with needle and thread, using stitches to form patterns or pictures; also, a piece of work so produced. Figuratively, it refers to elaborate embellishment of language or detail. Related: needlework, stitchery, needlepoint, cross-stitch.
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