kaftan
noun
kaf·tan
less common spelling of caftan
: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
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Then look at the kaftan itself, which dates back to the very earliest ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Delicate sequinned nets are incorporated to create sheer, sensual designs, including a striking cold-shoulder kaftan and a statement kaftan trimmed with sequinned fringes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
These are my favorite style finds to round out a Palm Springs packing list, including sunglasses, bathing suits, stunning kaftans, swim cover-ups, and more starting at $13.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
The lightweight kaftan can also be stored in your hand luggage for those desperate to be beach ready after a long-haul flight.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Delicate sequinned nets are incorporated to create sheer, sensual designs, including a striking cold-shoulder kaftan and a statement kaftan trimmed with sequinned fringes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
These are my favorite style finds to round out a Palm Springs packing list, including sunglasses, bathing suits, stunning kaftans, swim cover-ups, and more starting at $13.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
The lightweight kaftan can also be stored in your hand luggage for those desperate to be beach ready after a long-haul flight.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Kaftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaftan. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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