Sirwal Word Search

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Illustrated Sirwal scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle

Free Sirwal word search. We picked 12 themed words — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Words to find: WAISTBAND, ANKLE, PLEATS, EMBROIDERY, COTTON, LINEN, SILK, TASSEL, FRINGE, INDIGO, TURMERIC, ZIGZAG.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Sirwal word list, defined

WAISTBAND /wɛstbænd/ · noun
A strip of fabric or material encircling the waist, typically as part of a garment such as trousers or a skirt. Related: girdle, belt, sash, waistline.
ANKLE /æŋkəl/ · noun
The joint in the lower part of the leg, connecting the tibia and fibula bones to the foot. A sprain or strain of this joint. Related: joint, wrist, knee, elbow.
PLEATS /pleɪts/ · noun
A fold or crease in a piece of fabric, typically made by a seam or a series of parallel folds. Pleats are often used in clothing and textiles to create a decorative or functional effect. Related: folds, creases, ruffles, tucks.
EMBROIDERY /ˈɛmbroʊdəri/ · noun
The art or occupation of decorating or ornamenting fabrics, leather, or other materials with needle and thread, typically using patterns or designs. Related: needlework, satin stitch, cross-stitch, tapestries.
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.
TASSEL /tæsəl/ · noun
A decorative ornament, typically a long, thin piece of material, such as silk or wool, attached to a cord or string, often used to adorn a hat, a garment, or a ceremonial object. A long, thin piece of material, such as a strip of fabric or a thread, used to fasten or decorate something. Related: ornament, decoration, trim, fringe.
FRINGE /frɪndʒ/ · noun, verb
A decorative border or edging, typically made of a contrasting color or texture. To be on the edge or margin of something. Related: border, edge, hem, margin.
INDIGO /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/ · noun, adjective
A deep blue colour, often associated with the plant Indigofera tinctoria, which yields a blue dye. A dark blue or violet colour, often used in art and design. Related: blue, navy, azure, sapphire.
TURMERIC /ˈtɜːrmɛrɪk/ · noun
A perennial plant of the ginger family, native to India and Southeast Asia, with a yellowish-brown root that is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Related: curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow root, curry powder.
ZIGZAG /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/ · noun, verb
A zigzag is a path or course that zigzags, or a zigzag pattern. To zigzag is to move or go in a zigzag course. Related: zigzagging, winding, twisting, meandering.

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