Kaftans accented with beautifully designed embroideries rendering a subtle touch of Middle eastern culture and sophistication. Caftans are wonderfully comfortable apparel for women. It is a loose single piece outer garment like a cloak or coat. A dress covers the whole body of a woman from the top to bottom. Muslim women wear this type of distinctive clothing for they are recommended to dress in modest clothing, without attracting attention to oneself. Colorful, roomy, elegant yet casual, they are useful and attractive for both lounging at home as well as for elegant wear. Popular with both young and old, and especially with the plus sized woman, the Caftan is an extremely popular wear today. They are also called a muumuu, jilbab or simply housedress. Historically, the Caftan is a mans cotton or silk cloak buttoned down the front, with full sleeves, reaching to the ankles. It was the traditional wear in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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