Morocco
Saudi Princess Sparks Debate Over Origins of Moroccan Caftan
Saudi Princess Al Hanouf Bint Mamdouh bin Abdul Al Saud finds herself at the center of a controversy after declaring that the Moroccan caftan belongs to the Hijazi heritage.
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Moroccan caftan
Morocco
Saudi Princesses Dazzle in Moroccan Caftans at Brunei Royal Wedding
Dressed in a Moroccan caftan, Saudi princesses wowed the guests at the lavish 10-day wedding celebration (January 7-16) of Prince Abdul Mateen, son of the Sultan of Brunei.
Morocco
Morocco Moves to Protect Cultural Heritage Amid Regional Tensions
After the Algerian attempt to appropriate the "Ntaâ" caftan of Fez, Morocco has decided to protect its intangible heritage made up of many ancestral know-how. Legally recognized measures will soon be put in place.
Morocco
Morocco Protests Alleged Misuse of Traditional Caftan in Algeria's UNESCO Bid
Morocco intends to take all necessary steps to denounce the presence of a photo of the Moroccan caftan in the Algerian file for the UNESCO registration of "the gandoura and the melehfa".
Morocco
Moroccan Designer Showcases Traditional Caftans at Milan Fashion Week
Known for her commitment to promoting the Moroccan caftan, Moroccan designer Fatima-Zahra Al-Filali Al-Idrisi represented the kingdom at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, February 26.
Morocco
Morocco Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status for Traditional Caftan
Morocco is working to have the caftan inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A workshop has been organized for this purpose.
Morocco
Oriental Fashion Show Celebrates 50th Edition in Paris, Showcasing Moroccan Caftans
The Silk Road and Al Andalus Association are celebrating the 50th edition of the Oriental Fashion Show (OFS) this year. The event will be held on the Left Bank of Paris on January 24 and 25.
France
Moroccan Haute Couture Showcased at "Caftan Sans Frontière" Event in Montpellier
The Moroccan caftan will be in the spotlight during a grand haute couture evening called "Caftan sans frontière", scheduled for November 19 at 6pm in Montpellier.
Morocco
Moroccan Teen Crowned 'Top Model of Universe 2022' in Istanbul Fashion Competition
The young Moroccan Ilias Senhaji was named "Top model of universe 2022", a competition aimed at selecting the future faces of the fashion world, which took place in Istanbul, Turkey.
France
Ana De Armas Stuns in Moroccan-Inspired Gown at Deauville Film Festival
Cuban-Spanish actress Ana De Armas made a remarkable appearance at the 48th edition of the Deauville American Film Festival held from September 2 to 10 in France. For this occasion, she wore a beautiful dress inspired by the Moroccan caftan.
Morocco
Hillary Clinton Stuns in Moroccan Caftan at Venice Film Festival Opening
Hillary Clinton, former First Lady and former US Secretary of State, caused a sensation during the opening ceremony of the 79th Mostra di Venezia International Film Festival. She appeared sublime in a Moroccan caftan.
Morocco
Cultural Controversy Erupts as Algerians Claim Moroccan Caftan as Their Own
Many Algerian Internet users strongly claim that the caftan and the djellaba are Algerian, thus creating a vain controversy. An Algerian journalist tries to put an end to it.