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Moroccan, Morocco

Man's robe (kaftan), 1900s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Moroccan

Title

Man's robe (kaftan)

Year

1900s

Medium

Silk, metallic yarn, rayon (facing); discontinuous supplementary weft patterning, braid trim

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk

Dimensions

135.9 x 48.3 cm (53 1/2 x 19 inches) a)

Place

Morocco

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Robert T. Galkin

Object Number

72.005

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Sartorial Sanctuary

December 19, 2008 - April 26, 2009

Most of the garment forms in this gallery follow a general Islamic style but defer in detail to local practices and aesthetics. A comparison of the shimmering Moroccan kaftan and Indian chogha in this case, on the other hand, shows remarkable continuity in form, technique, imagery, and color. Exemplified by these two garments, a well-defined trade network—united by mutual faith and aligned with centers of luxurious textile production created by Silk Road traffic—enabled an unbroken stream of influence from North Africa to India. The meandering floral vegetation, opulent gold and silk brocade, and dazzling white-and-gold color combination strike a common chord at two of the farthest reaches of the Muslim world.

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