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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Some of our favorites included the summer-ready dresses and kaftans, which pair perfectly with the signature accessories, such as wrap bracelets and beaded baubles.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Eileen West Stripe Cotton Kaftan This striped cotton kaftan feels like a weekend in Nantucket.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
The arrival paid tribute in part to late fashion journalist André Leon Talley, with a cape reminiscent to the silk kaftan the Vogue editor wore to the event in 2011, among other references.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
Related Articles The collection features fluid maxi dresses, kaftans, separates and swimwear.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Eileen West Stripe Cotton Kaftan This striped cotton kaftan feels like a weekend in Nantucket.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
The arrival paid tribute in part to late fashion journalist André Leon Talley, with a cape reminiscent to the silk kaftan the Vogue editor wore to the event in 2011, among other references.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
Related Articles The collection features fluid maxi dresses, kaftans, separates and swimwear.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kaftan
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“Kaftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaftan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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