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

Examples of kaftan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For guests to wear on-site: woven sandals, linen bathrobes and cotton kaftans, the last of which is made by Collectiva Concepción, a Mexico City company that supports artisans in more than 40 at-risk Indigenous communities by providing looms and promoting other socially conscience projects. —

Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 The beautifully displayed perfumes and cosmetics make the store look like a jewel box, and the textiles — long flowy dresses, kaftans, kimonos, and tunics — are stunning as well. —

Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024 All of the homes feature interior designs inspired by Taylor’s colorful kaftans, which have been sold to stars like Naomi Campbell and designer Anna Sui, among others. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 From wide-leg pants and jumpsuits to billowing maxi dresses, beachy kaftans, layerable sweaters, slouchy handbags, and leather sandals, there are tons of great options to sift through. —

Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for kaftan

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