Illustrated Kebaya scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
Kebaya, 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: KERAH, LENGAN, BROKAT, SUTERA, KATUN, ORGANZA, TENUN, SONGKET, BATIK, IKAT, RENDA, PAYET.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Kebaya word list, defined
ORGANZA/ɔːrˈɡɑːnzə/ · noun
A lightweight, sheer, and semi-sheer fabric, often used in wedding veils and other formal garments. Related: tulle, gauze, voile, chiffon.
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.
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.