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Handmade Malas Kaftan

Handmade Malas Kaftan Jalabiya with Antique Bedouin Embroidery. Free Size. Unique Colourful and Very Comfortable Kaftan. Also ideal for Tall, Plus Size or Pregnant Women. Weddings and Parties.

This Kaftan is in Stock and identical to what you see in the pictures. Read the description to understand the value of this caftan. Ready for dispatch. Will reach your address within 7/12 working days.

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A unique and comfortable Malas Kaftan (Caftan or Jalabiya) with Antique Bedouin Embroidery.

100% Handmade. Absolutely nobody else can have the same kaftan. Only one available.

Measurements: Please bear in mind this Kaftan comes in a Free Size. It is meant to have a baggy fit.
Although it has a free size the actual measurements of the Kaftan make it especially ideal for Plus Size Women (XL, XXL).

Click here to view an image that will help you understand the measurements below (the kaftan in this image is not the kaftan you will receive):

- Length: 1.55 cm. If necessary you may easily shorten the length of 9 cm
- Chest Circumference or the all around circumference of the caftan at the chest area: 1.40 cm
- The all around circumference at the extreme bottom of the kaftan: 1.40 cm
- Sleeve Length: 52 cm
- Sleeve Circumference: 53 cm

It is perfect to wear to an Oriental theme party, as a wedding dress or to welcome your guests in style.
This kaftan is also very ideal pregnancy wear.

Washing Instructions: Wash by hand in cold water.

The Material – Malas Fabric:

The main material is of a black colour and is called 'Malas'. It is a high quality Egyptian cotton based fabric with a very particular texture. The fabric is malleable, light, strong and 'wrinkly'; hence the kaftan needs no ironing. Malas Fabric is traditionally used by the people of the Siwa Oasis to create beautiful wedding dresses.

To get a detailed view of the Bedouin embroidery and Malas fabric please make sure you view the pictures above.

About the Authentic Bedouin Embroidery:

We took an Antique Bedouin Kaftan that was too torn apart to refurbish and carefully removed from it the embroidery.
The embroidery was then sewn over the soft, light, wrinkly and fresh Egyptian Malas Fabric.

The embroidery is handmade, complex and colourful. The more the detailed handwork, and coloured threads used, the more value the caftan was given by Bedouin tribes. Please make sure you view the pictures above and also click all the links on this page.

General Information About the Bedouin Kaftan from which we removed the Embroidery:

A long time ago a Bedouin family in Egypt made this caftan (from which we removed the embroidery) purely by hand. The handwork is very detailed and it took a very long time to complete. Female Bedouin family members passed on this particular caftan from generation to generation; it was also used as leverage. Egyptian Bedouins are well known for their handwork and it is on these kaftans, passed on from family to family, that they expressed themselves with no restraints. It is like the caftan is at first a plain black canvas that they turn alive using their hands and colourful cotton threads while sitting on the sand. The result is a unique piece of art handmade following traditional methods.

Bedouin women wore the caftan for every day use or special occasions such as weddings. Rarely do we find Bedouin families that wish to sell their handmade caftans for money. In Egypt these Bedouin caftans started making their way into common non-Bedouin family homes because city people started realizing the tangible and intangible value of these fabulous Bedouin creations. Some (city people) wear them at home or to special events. A few people can afford them.

Other buyers give such an intense importance to the value and tribal history of the Bedouin caftan that they cherish the caftans at home as home decoration (e.g. frame the caftan and hang it on a wall).

Moroccan Dress: Jellaba, Caftan or Takchita?

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Well, writing about Haja Hamdaouia's style made me want to write about Moroccan traditional dress… but if I really want to write about it, it will be the longest blog ever because there is a LOT to say! But that's not the case so, here is some information

Moroccan traditional dress is centuries old, has undergone many changes, and varies from region to region. We usually agree on the fact that Caftan is the traditional dress, but if we take into consideration the Amazigh tribes, the Eastern part of Morocco, as well as the Arab nomads and desert inhabitants, it turns out that we have many Moroccan traditional dresses. Let us just say, the most famous and most popular Moroccan dress tends to be a Jellaba, for daily use, and Caftan, for celebrations. Caftan itself is divided into two types, Caftan, which is one piece dress, and "Takcheeta", which is Caftan plus an upper layer known as "Dfeena". Caftan is for minor celebrations, and Takchita is for weddings and birth celebrations for instance

Moroccan traditional Takchita is known as "Malakiya", "Makhzaniya", in reference to the traditional Fassi dress worn by the princesses of the royal family. It is the classic intemporal style

However, Takchita is so loved by Moroccans of all ages and social milieus that it has naturally progressed along with the requirements of modernity. There are yearly fashion shows of Caftan with new models and inspirations. The most famous and fanciest of these shows is simply known as "Caftan", and takes place every year in Marrakesh. Famous worldwide fashion designers, such as Jean Paul Gaultier, have revisited the Caftan

How we make Moroccan traditional dresses

First of all, we buy fabric. There are many types of fabric, and the most popular ones tend to be silk, brocade, velvet, Kashmir, wool (mleefa), etc. Moroccan women are also very fond of Indian saris. Fabric can cost from 250 to 15000 dirhams, it really depends on what you can afford. Therefore, everybody can wear Caftans and Takchitas. For Jellabas, fabric can even be cheaper. Jellaba is the most widely worn dress in Morocco!

After buying fabric, we take it to a special dressmaker specialized in "beldi" (traditional) style. These skilled dressmakers advise us on the tailoring but also, and especially, on the "sfeefa" style and colour. Sfeefa is the traditional passmentrie ornament of Moroccan dresses

After we choose a model and a pattern, the dressmaker gives our fabric to a team of designers. They are sfeefa, embroidery, pearl settings, and tailoring specialists. Sfeefa can either be with silk or with gold threads, and of course, each type has its own experts!

Takchita, unlike Caftan and Jellaba, is composed of two layers and a belt. The belt can be made of gold threads or of silk threads, or simply in fabric with various types of ornaments. The belts are traditionally made of gold or silver, which has remained a quite common custom (yet, an expansive one, so guess how common

Jellaba

Jellaba tends to be more discrete, and has a hood. Jellaba is really for day to day apparel, and besides that it is always worn in specific occasions such as visiting people for condolences, but also on happier occasions like the 27^th night of Ramadan and the days of Aids (religious celebrations

Jellabas are for men too, but of course, in different style. Men also have their Caftan called "Qamiss", and a style of it called "Gandoura

There are ready made Jellabas, Caftans and even Takchitas for sale

How to Create a Moroccan dress,Caftan and Takchita

on first ,Morocco Takchita re only worn by women, see Caftan These robes differ in many ways from their Turkish counterparts.

If you’re looking for a way to revamp your living room with an exotic touch, the Moroccan style may be just what you need. Pulled from cultures that indulge in rich tones and luxurious fabrics, this decorating style is vibrant and elegant. Let this approach pull you in to create a stunning room everyone will envy. Does this Spark an idea?

1 Go with a bold color scheme for your living room. With the Moroccan style, you have plenty of colorful choices. Look for rich, vibrant colors to add life to your room. Choose one primary color and two to three accent colors. Deep red, royal purple, warming orange, fuchsia, mustard and intense periwinkle are just a few colors that fit the theme. Find a neutral accent color such as beige or cream to equalize this combination.

2 Paint a Moroccan-inspired color on your walls. Give your living room personality with color. If you have an orange, yellow and brown theme, put a warming mustard color on the walls. If you have a bold color scheme, pull a vibrant color such as deep periwinkle or teal to create an exotic ambiance.

3 Purchase comfortable furnishings that allow you to decorate with color. Dark woods with elaborate carvings and inlay represent the Moroccan style. Find furnishings that are low to the floor. Look for sofas and chairs with cushions made from brocade fabrics. Another alternative is finding a sofa in neutral colors and piling various sizes of colorful pillows on it. Look for a wrought iron table for added flair to your living room.

4 Add Moroccan-inspired fabrics. Look for cushions and throws that add comfort and color. Moroccan fabrics often have pleasing weaves, which add dimension to rooms. Add little accents for a big impact. Use ornate tiebacks on your curtains or a mosaic frame by the sofa.

5 Add lighting that enhances your Moroccan theme. Use lamps to deliver spots of warm light throughout your living room. Seek out unique floor lamps, such as intricate wrought iron or brass. Light candles to enhance the mood of your room.

6 Accessorize with texture to complete the look of your Moroccan-themed living room. Find rugs with unique weaves that include colors from your decor. Ceramic tiles on the floor add color and texture.

7 Use potted plants to add an earthy quality to your living room. Large, exotic plants reflect the African and Mediterranean environments.