The Moroccan kaftans have been a significant piece of garment amongst the Moroccan people for ages and today the world's Fashionistas are bringing it back in trend. Despite the strong cultural influence, the globally worn kaftan has possessed the fashion world for quite a while now. At the same time in Morocco, kaftans have been an important aspect locally. The dress-oriental outfit is a Moroccan women’s best friend, it is worn as an everyday outfit as well as an haute-couture garment, depending on the material used.
The First time Moroccan Kaftan was worn
The very first Moroccan kaftan was worn sometime in the 16th century. Kaftans have been a dear dressing choice for women in the Middle East and Iran for centuries. Many materials have been gathered and introduced to the kaftan’s line of fashion; silk and other fine fabric have been a prime choice.
The Cultural influence of Moroccan Kaftan
Moroccan kaftans have been a true symbol of a wide variety of cultural aspects and traditional influences. There are many resembling Islamic outfits that are completed with hijabs and niqabs. Various pieces of the outfit are now made locally. It is quite common to see women sewing the garment fabric, gathering the required colorful threads and beads, and collecting everything required to ensure that the final product is beautiful and perfect. Haberdashery shops, where the belts for the outfit are prepared, are quite busy since the belt of the kaftan is an important piece of the outfit. This is where the garment is assembled and made into a final product with all the accessories to make it into a masterpiece.
Moroccan Caftan Fabrics
There is a huge array of chiffon and cotton kaftans that many women wear throughout the world. You can see the cotton kaftans flood the markets during the summer season. There is a huge display and blend of colors that attract millions of eyeballs and these are more colorful than the haute couture styled kaftans as it portrays the beautiful and vivid history of Moroccan culture.
Kaftan and Djellaba
Most foreigners mistake the kaftan for a takchita and djellaba. A djellaba is another unisex garment worn in Morocco. A djellaba has an attached hood, however, a kaftan does not, and only women wear it. A takchita, on the other hand, is a dress with a belt that has two layers of cloth in it. It is comparatively more elegant and sophisticated attire. A kaftan quite easily is a distinguished piece of garment with airy material and long sleeves. It is usually paired with high heels to add to the length of the outfit and make it look chicer. During the Ottoman Empire’s time, kaftan was usually worn by royal women who resided inside the Sultan’s palace.