Ottoman Embroidery Geleneksel Tгјrk El Sanatlarд Victorian Decor A kaftan or caftan ( ˈ k æ f t æ n ; arabic: قفطان, qafṭān; persian: خفتان, khaftān; turkish: kaftan) is a variant of the robe or tunic. originating in asia, it has been worn by a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. in russian usage, kaftan instead refers to a style of men's long suit with tight sleeves. Arnold, janet. "the pattern of a caftan, said to have been worn by selim ii (1512 20), from the topkapi sarayi museum (accession number 2 4415), on display at the exhibition of turkish art of the seljuk and ottoman periods, at the victoria and albert museum, november 1967." costume: the journal of the costume society.
Ottoman Embroidery Geleneksel Tгјrk El Sanatlarд Floral Tie Fashion The kaftan has a round collar and is woven in the form of an unfastened crossover garment; the waist is indented. it has a lower section which widens like a skirt beginning above the hips. the fabric is decorated with lotuses and peonies as well as leaves which resemble feathers; its most interesting feature is its use of a floral design with. Caftans were introduced in the early islamic period from iran to andalus and then, with andalusian refugees to morocco. caftans could be made of rich silk brocade or something fairly plain and simple.”. a 1980s women’s black and gold kaftan (fig. 5) from saudi arabia is sheer, with a gold applique pattern and a black trim border around the. The origin and history of kaftans. the kaftan has charted a remarkable journey from ancient riverbanks to today's high fashion runways. its story begins in the arid landscapes of mesopotamia around 600 b.c., where it served a dual purpose: a functional garment against the heat and a reflection of one's societal position. Antique ottoman silk velvet sirma bindalli kaftan | ottoman metallic thread embroidery | silver embroidery on purple silk velvet (42) sale price $2,590.00 $ 2,590.00.
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