Handicrafts

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who embroiders or an embroidered design

verb to decorate fabric or clothing with needlework

  • She spent hours meticulously embroidering intricate designs onto the fabric.
  • I learned how to embroider from my grandmother when I was a child.
  • I'm going to embroider some cool patches on my denim jacket.
  • The author has a talent for embroidering rich details into her storytelling.

noun a form of paper art that involves cutting and folding paper to create intricate designs

  • The art of kirigami involves intricate paper cutting to create beautiful designs.
  • I tried my hand at kirigami and ended up with a pretty cool paper snowflake.
  • Kirigami is like origami, but with scissors involved.
  • Her mind was a complex web of thoughts, much like a kirigami masterpiece.

noun a traditional Assamese towel or scarf, often with red and white designs

adjective describing the origin or style of the towel or scarf

  • The bride wore a beautiful gamosa during the traditional Assamese wedding ceremony.
  • I always carry a gamosa with me when I visit my hometown.
  • That gamosa is so cool, where did you get it?
  • The gamosa symbolizes the rich cultural heritage of Assam.

noun a flat-woven rug or carpet made in Turkey, Kurdistan, and neighboring areas

  • The intricate kilim rug displayed traditional geometric patterns.
  • I love the cozy feel of my kilim carpet in the living room.
  • Check out this cool kilim tapestry I found at the flea market!
  • The diverse threads of society are woven together like a kilim rug.