indian textiles

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Across
  1. 3. Shiny embroidery with sequins and mirrors.
  2. 7. Silk from Kanchipuram, with real gold thread. Worn at weddings.
  3. 9. Kurta + pajama + jacket = this stylish outfit.
  4. 10. One long cloth draped around the body, no stitches needed.
  5. 12. Tie-dye with tiny knots, worn at weddings and festivals.
  6. 13. Yarn is dyed before weaving. Andhra & Telangana love this style.
  7. 14. A cloth from Odisha with tiny patterns. Even kings used it for curtains!
Down
  1. 1. Hand-spun cotton, light and cool. Freedom fighters wore it!
  2. 2. From Lucknow — white thread on white cloth, looks soft like lace.
  3. 4. Gujarat’s magic tie-dye. Circles, squares, triangles appear!
  4. 5. Men in South India wear this rectangle cloth tied at the waist.
  5. 6. Embroidery from Rajasthan with mirrors and colorful threads.
  6. 8. Very light cotton cloth from Bengal. Perfect for summer.
  7. 11. Silk from Assam, shiny and bright.