COLLEGE FASHION, RUNWAY FASHION, INTERNATIONAL FASHION, AND MORE

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EVERY BODY, EVERY WEAR

The Illustrated Glossary of Fabric, Fashion, and Style

by Judee Shipman

CHAPTER 19

KAFTAN - KUFI

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.