Garment & Textile · Women's Garment
Kaftan
Loose, ankle-length, long-sleeved robe from Middle East/N. Africa.
Origin
Persia, Morocco
Era
Pre-modern
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Industrialist View
Resort wear; plus-size friendly. Block-printed cotton or silk.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Simple 'T'-shape: rectangular body + rectangular sleeves. Neck slit with embroidery.
Construction & Use
Moroccan djellaba is cousin with hood.