Moroccan Caftan
Description
A turquoise silk caftan with gold embroidery.
Source
HCT.1988.382.2
Date
1870
Provenance
This caftan was a wedding gift for a Moroccan bride named Lalla Fatima Baradia. She was married in Fez, Morocco in 1875. Her wedding marked the first time that she was leaving her family. She went on to have 12 children, of which there were 11 girls and 1 boy.
Fiber/Fabric Information
Silk
Files
Collection
Citation
“Moroccan Caftan,” Fashion2Fiber, accessed December 26, 2024, https://fashion2fiber.osu.edu/items/show/4887.
Item Relations
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