Illustrated Kokoshnik scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
Play a Kokoshnik word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: KOKOSHNIK, SARAFAN, BROCADE, DAMASK, JACQUARD, VELVET, SATIN, SILK, GOLD, SILVER, PEARL, BEADS.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Kokoshnik word list, defined
BROCADE/broʊˈkeɪd/ · noun
A rich, intricate fabric with a pattern of gold or silver thread, often used for decorative purposes. A type of ornate fabric with a raised pattern. Related: tapestry, velvet, satin, damask.
DAMASK/dæmæsk/ · noun
A type of fabric with a pattern of contrasting colors, often used for upholstery or curtains. A design or pattern, especially one that is intricate or ornate. Related: patterned fabric, upholstery fabric, velvet, brocade.
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.
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.
SATIN/ˈsætɪn/ · noun
A smooth, lustrous fabric with a soft sheen, often made from silk or synthetic fibers. Satin is often used for formal or luxurious clothing and upholstery. Related: velvet, silk, lace, tulle.
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.
GOLD/ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
SILVER/ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
PEARL/pɝːl/ · noun
A hard, rounded mass produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, typically valued for its beauty or rarity. A lustrous white or cream-colored gemstone, often used in jewelry. Related: gem, jewel, bead, treasure.
BEADS/biːdz/ · noun
Small, usually round or oval, objects, often made of glass, plastic, or other materials, used for decoration, jewelry, or counting. Related: pearls, jewels, crystals, marbles.