Illustrated Kandura scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
This Kandura word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: KANDURA, DISHDASHA, THAWB, THOBE, COTTON, LINEN, SILK, WOOL, WHITE, COLLAR, NECKLINE, CUFFS.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Kandura word list, defined
DISHDASHA/dɪʃˈdɑːʃə/ · noun
A long, white robe with long sleeves, traditionally worn by men in North Africa and the Middle East. Related: kaftan, robe, tunic, thobe.
COTTON/ˈkɒtn̩/ · noun
A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant, used to make clothing and other textiles. Related: linen, silk, wool, flax.
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.
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.
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.
WHITE/wʌɪt/ · adjective, noun
Having little or no color because of the reflection of all wavelengths of light; achromatic. A color with the longest wavelength of visible light, between 7,500 and 8,000 angstroms. Related: fair, fair-haired, fair-skinned, colorless.
COLLAR/kɒlər/ · noun
A part of a garment that fits around the neck, typically made of a stiff or rigid material. A device or structure that encircles or supports something, such as a neck or a pipe. Related: neckband, neckpiece, choker, lapel.
NECKLINE/nɛklɪn/ · noun
The upper edge of a garment, typically a shirt or dress, around the top of the chest. The line or curve of this edge. Related: edge, border, hem, lapel.
CUFFS/kʌfs/ · noun
A part of a garment, typically a sleeve, that can be fastened with buttons or a strap. A restriction or limitation, especially one imposed by law or custom. Related: collar, band, strap, restraint.