The kaftan or caftan is a
simple garment that has been worn for thousands of years by both men and women.
Kaftans can be plain, striped, or decorated - the rustic garment of a peasant,
or a magnificent robe fit for a sultan. Kaftans trace their history back to the middle-easten countries. They have been worn for centuries and evolved over time.
Long associated with Islamic
culture, the kaftan became popular in the West during the late 1960's and 70's
when interest in comfortable clothing and ethnic styles made it a popular
Bohemian style and an icon of the hippie movement.
The Western concept of the
kaftan has come to describe a garment that is basically a large, rectangular
piece of fabric, folded with a neck hole in the center, and stitching up the
sides, leaving room for arms. Necklines can be squared, rounded, or V-neck. The
V neck variety often features decorated or embroidered edging similar to a
dashiki. Kaftans can be button fronted, belted, or drawn at or above the waist
with a drawstring.
Today, the kaftan is back in a
big way, popping up at Fashion Weeks and offering men & women comfort,
modesty, and glamor.
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Wearing kaftan can be comfy and feels great when everybody is looking at you.
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