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this is the latest moroccan kaftan of the year 2013
moroccan kaftan
history of kaftan and moroccan kaftan
A kaftan or caftan is a front-buttoned coat
or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves. It can
be made of wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton. It may be worn with a sash.
It is a variant of the robe or tunic,
versions of which have been worn by countless cultures around the
world, for thousands of years. The kaftan is associated with Islamic or Islamicate cultures.
Kaftans were often worn as court robes; the splendor and specific
decorations of the kaftan indicated the rank of the wearer. Sovereigns
often gave ornate kaftans as a mark of favor.
photo of moroccan kaftan
In Morocco kaftans are only worn by women, see Takshita.
These robes differ in many ways from their Turkish counterparts. They
can be dressy casual to extremely formal, depending on the materials
used.