Caftan, early 20th century, 42 9/16 x 60 in. (108.1 x 152.4 cm), Metallic thread, silk, cotton; embroidery, Morocco, 20th century, Moroccan textiles and garments represent layers of aesthetic influences over the centuries, including Islamic, Jewish, Spanish, French, and Turkish. The elaborate gold cording and embroidery on this purple velvet caftan recall the influence of the Ottoman Empire in North Africa.
Caftan, early 20th century, 42 9/16 x 60 in. (108.1 x 152.4 cm), Metallic thread, silk, cotton; embroidery, Morocco, 20th century, Moroccan textiles and garments represent layers of aesthetic influences over the centuries, including Islamic, Jewish, Spanish, French, and Turkish. The elaborate gold cording and embroidery on this purple velvet caftan recall the influence of the Ottoman Empire in North Africa.