Kaftan

A kaftan (or caftan) is a long, flowing traditional Moroccan garment worn by women at formal occasions including weddings. Moroccan kaftans are distinguished by their elaborate hand embroidery (sfifa), metallic thread work (maâlem), velvet panels, silk fabrics, and jeweled belt (mdamma). At a Moroccan wedding, a bride typically wears between three and seven kaftans over the course of the evening, each change coordinated by the negafa. Kaftans range from deeply traditional heavily embroidered styles to contemporary fusion designs. Prices range from 3,000 MAD for ready-to-wear pieces to over 30,000 MAD for custom couture kaftans.