Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
- Kaftan in Soft handloom cotton fabric with embroidery from Gujarat, India
- Size: Bust - 50, Length - 57 inches.
- Handloom woven cotton fabric with hand embroidery.
- First wash dry clean only, subsequently cold water hand wash individually.
- Suitable as evening wear and casual party dress.
Caftan or Kaftan is a recent addition to Indian women's wardrobe. The dress concept has been borrowed from Middle East. However, the dress has also gone through certain modifications to adapt to liking of Indian women. There is a more elaborate tailoring, giving it sleeves, and bust and waist level fittings. This makes Indian caftans fit to be worn as an evening gown, or as a party dress. ShalinCraft caftans are unique as they are handcrafted by some of the finest weaving artisans of Gujarat. The embroidery and printing skills of Gujarati artisans are respected worldwide. The fabric is printed through block printing or through tie and dye. The artisans make the dress visually even more appealing through colourful patchwork and appliqué work. All of ShalinCraft caftans come in cotton fabric making the dress extremely breathable. When you wear ShalinCraft Indian caftans, you feel you are not just wearing a dress; you are wearing a work of art, a dress that has a soul.
List Price: $ 93.10
Price: $ 93.10
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Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
- Kaftan in Soft handloom cotton fabric with embroidery from Gujarat, India
- Soft and colorful cotton fabric renders it perfect casual dress
- First wash dry clean only, subsequently cold water hand wash individually
- Shipped in 24 hours from Gurgaon, a New Delhi Suburb in India.
Caftans 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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Monday, August 17th, 2009 at 11:01 am
- Caftan in Viscose fabric from India.
- Size: Bust - 38, Waist - 40, Hip - 46, Length - 53 inches.
- Colorful Viscose fabric renders it perfect casual dress.
- First wash dry clean only, subsequently cold water hand wash individually.
- Shipped in 24 hours from Gurgaon, a New Delhi Suburb in India.
This beautiful long, comfortable yet elegant Kaftan in 100% medium weight Viscose fabric with Sequins work are specially designed for dressing at home for life's relaxing moments and in the evenings.Caftan or Kaftan is a recent addition to Indian women's wardrobe. The dress concept has been borrowed from Middle East. However, the dress has also gone through certain modifications to adapt to liking of Indian women. There is a more elaborate tailoring, giving it sleeves, and bust and waist level fittings. This makes Indian caftans fit to be worn as an evening gown, or as a party dress. ShalinCraft caftans are unique as they are handcrafted by some of the finest weaving artisans of Gujarat.
List Price: $ 155.75
Price: $ 55.25
