Can we talk about Moroccan art that not only reinvents time but also allows a journey through traditions and cultures?
Can we go back in time to identify the importance of imported cultures or those resulting from Eastern influence, combining tradition and modernity?
moroccan caftan and djellaba
Faisant leur apparition au Maroc en 1500 avant J.-C., les tissus reflètent une bonne partie de l’art marocain qui varie selon le rythme, les couleurs, les goûts, les genres, les cultures et les traditions du Maroc.
The traditional clothes are numerous, each one has its own characteristics, its artistic class, its history and its singularity.
And among the most important, the caftan is easily highlighted.And among the most important, the caftan is easily highlighted.
Designed typically for women, the caftan is a unique traditional outfit, whose originality comes from the extent of Moroccan craftsmanship.
The Moroccan Caftan: History between tradition and creativity.
If we try to go back in time to locate the date when the advent of the caftan is initiated, we will discover that the 12th century is the period where the history of the caftan has emerged.
In the majority of the events at the time (birthdays, weddings or others), the main dress, constituting the first recourse of the woman is well and truly the caftan. The latter can be made with either silk, cotton or velvet and these materials are developing as the field of fashion design is also expanding.
Named in Moroccan dialect, “takchita“, the Moroccan caftan is the image of a strong culture of a country where craftsmanship, local and talented workforce are at the appointment.
As a history marking the spirit of each Moroccan woman, the Moroccan caftan remains a remarkable fashion that joins the useful to the pleasant.
A fashion that combines modernity and tradition, tradition and creativity, culture and civilization. Over time, the djellaba and caftan remains an authentic couture that can never be outdated. Moroccan designers give more and more importance to it, especially in terms of high fashion distinguished generally by fine collections reflecting the art of craftsmanship and modernity in the true sense of the term.
The Moroccan caftan is an integral part of Moroccan culture. A large-scale heritage representing the true diversity of the kingdom. In an evening for example, where traditional outfits are paraded one after the other, we witness the uniqueness of the caftan as not only a trend revealing the quality of Moroccan haute couture but also the sure value of a woman, always seeking to be distinguished and to be elegant.
Moroccan caftan refers to the traditional aspect where the designers are not only trying to satisfy the needs of their audience but also to impress them through the different articles made by hand. The magic of the items that come out of the hand-edged seam is unparalleled. A special charm that is inspired by the good old days while adding the modern touch to guarantee an everlasting effect that can never lose its value. The caftan is now the king of Moroccan outfits whose history reflects a good deal of creativity, innovation and elegance. Simple as chic, the caftan highlights the Moroccan woman and marks the universal fashion.
In Morocco, as well as abroad, this outfit seems to attract more and more people, seduced by the Moroccan haute couture, the diversity it brings out and the reference in the magical universe of women.
Over time and with the evolution of different tastes of the Moroccan woman, the caftan is in turn aligning and accompanying the evolution of the traditional female dress to become ultimately the reference of fashion par excellence.
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