Kitenge Word Search
A free Kitenge 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: KITENGE, COTTON, SILK, LINEN, POLYESTER, RAYON, BATIK, TIEDYE, JACQUARD, MASHABIKI, KIBOKO, MAWIMBI.
The timer only feeds a small speed bonus, so take as long as you need, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Kitenge word list, defined
- 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.
- POLYESTER /ˈpɒlɪstər/ · noun
- A synthetic fabric made from a long-chain polymer of polyethylene terephthalate, often used in clothing and textiles. Related: polyamide, polyurethane, nylon, spandex.
- RAYON /rɑɪˈɒn/ · noun
- A synthetic fabric made from purified cellulose, often used to imitate silk or cotton. It is also known as artificial silk or viscose. Related: silk, viscose, acetate, nylon.
- BATIK /ˈbætɪk/ · noun
- Batik is a cloth, traditionally from Indonesia, decorated by a wax-resist dyeing technique in which patterns are drawn in hot wax before the fabric is dyed; it also refers to the technique itself. Related: wax-resist dyeing, tie-dye, ikat.
- 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.
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