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KAFTAN: A light, roomy, long-sleeved, ankle length ladies' coat from India.
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KAIRI BUTI: An Indian floral motif featuring a stylized mango.
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KALA BATTON: A type of silver or gilt gold fiber, often used as embroidery.
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KALGA: An Indian design motif featuring an abstract Cypress pattern. This design eventually developed into what we now know as paisley.
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KANCHALI: Like a Choli, a Kanchali is a short top worn under a sari by Indian women.
Shown below, a Kanchali designed in 1960.
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KANGA: A large, rectangular piece of printed fabric, bordered on all sides with contrasting colors or patterns. Originally designed in Africa.
Below, a group of east African women wear kanga wraps at the beach.
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KANGAROO POCKET: An outside front pocket with open ends at each side, often seen on hoodies and pullover sweatshirts. A popular college fashion trend.
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KANJARI: A backless, blouse-like upper garment that is longer in the front, somewhat like a halter top.
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KANZU: A style of white robe worn by African men of a particular region.
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KARCHOBI: A technique where metallic threads are sewn onto a satin or velvet background, resembling embroidery.
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KELLY BAG: A style of leather carry bag popularized by Grace Kelly, who was also known as Princess Grace of Monaco.
Below, Grace Kelly in 1956, carrying a Kelly bag.
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KEMP: A coarse wool fiber.
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KENAF: A textile made from plant fibers, similar to jute.
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KENTE COTH: An African textile made from interwoven strips of silk-cotton blended fabric.
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KERCHIEF: A large, lightweight, triangular or square piece of hemmed fabric, originally meant to be used as a head covering.
Sometimes called a bandana, or a hijab, depending on where and how it is worn.
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KERSEY: A lustrous type of woven wool or wool blend fabric, often used for coats.
Shown below, a man in a navy blue kersey wool coat.
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KEYHOLE NECK: A teardrop or almond-shaped cutout closure at the top of a blouse or dress, to fasten it at the front or back of the neckline.
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KHAKI: A neutral earth tone, or a rugged twill fabric of similar color. Originally used for camouflaging soldiers in dry, arid, desert regions. More recently, a stylish element of college fashion.
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KID GLOVES: Gloves made from the hide of a baby goat.
Shown below, a vintage pair of ladies' kid gloves on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
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KILT: A knee length, pleated, skirt-like garment, also know as a plaid skirt for men. The kilt originated in the Scottish highlands.
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KIMKHAB: A yellow or white silk fabric brocaded with gold or silver metallic strips.
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KIMONO: A long silk robe with wide sleeves, traditionally worn with a broad sash.
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KIONDO: A hand woven, leather trimmed handbag of African design.
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KIPPER TIE: A colorful men's style necktie about five inches wide.
Shown below, a kipper tie blouse from Diane von Furstenberg.
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KITTEN HEEL: A short, narrow heel less than two inches in length, and less than half a centimeter in diameter where it touches the ground.
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KNEE-HIGH BOOT: A closed-toed boot that reaches up to the knee. Knee high boots are a popular college fashion statement.
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KNITTING: The process of interlocking loops of yarn to form a sheet of fabric or a garment.
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KNITWEAR: A term that refers to all knitted garments.
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KODEL: A brand of polyester patented by the Eastman Chemical Company.
Shown below, a selection of Kodel artificial leather fabrics.
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KUFI: A short, brimless, rounded cap, traditionally worn by African men.
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