Teeofabrics exotic Kaftan designs and the history behind the ancient style.

Kaftan has been worn for thousands of years around the world and has been worn in a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. The kaftan is ancient Mesopotamian in origin. Styles, uses, and names for the kaftan vary from culture to culture. The kaftan is often worn as a coat or as an overdress, usually having long sleeves and reaching to the ankles. In regions with a warm climate, it is worn as a light-weight, loose-fitting garment. In some cultures, the kaftan has served as a symbol of royalty.            

In West Africa, a kaftan is a pullover robe, worn by both men and women. The women's robe is called a kaftan, and the men's garment is referred to as a Senegalese kaftan. In the western world, the kaftan slowly gained popularity, for its exoticism and as a form of loose-fitting clothing. For forward thinking fashion brands, Kaftans have been included as part of summer season lines for noted labels such as Roberto Cavalli, House Of Inoa Fashion and The Swank Store which in turn has seen the kaftan dress gain popularity as a womenswear staple for those visiting tropical holiday destinations. 

often made from silk & finished with crystals & beading embellishments on the neckline & back of the garments, the many and varied kaftan styles are often referred to as modern, luxury resort wear, with the term 'kaftans' making up a generic name, encompassing the style genre. Normally made with bright, colorful & unique print designs referencing traditional middle eastern & Indian cultures fused with on trend color palettes & styles, these modern colorful outfits have begun to transcend use as resort only fashion items but as occasion wear items or as day to day wear.

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