Understanding and Brief History of Kaftan

Kaftan is one of the loose and long cut clothing models originating from the ancient Persian empire. Clothing that was originally designed for men usually has a size that is long enough to reach the ankles and has buttons on the front. The material is wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton and is often worn with a sash.


While in Russia the term kaftan is commonly used to describe a type of long men's clothing that has a tight sleeve shape. The caftans that developed in Russia were mostly made in blue and were often worn with blue-striped linen pants, riding boots, silk sashes, fur hats, and whips.


Although initially widely used by men, in its development, caftans were also created for women. As is the case in Morocco, the kaftan is generally only worn by women. Both for formal and non-formal purposes, such as dinner parties, engagement parties, and weddings. It depends on the fabric used to make it.


Unlike in West Africa, the kaftan is defined as a pull-over robe that can be worn by both men and women. For women it is called a kaftan or boubou, while for men it is called a Senegalese kaftan.


But with the emergence of fashion trends among the people, the kaftan then began to be developed into a more modern model resembling a robe, with lace decorations and flowers on the neck.


This fashion model which is always identified with religious events such as fasting and Eid can actually be used on any occasion, as long as the shape and model is adjusted to the needs. Although the model can be made different but overall the basic pattern remains the same.

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