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Green Sari Silk and Gold Thread Jellaba-Inspired Hooded Kaftan, Morocco-M, 1970s

$1,950
£1,473.97
€1,690.71
CA$2,718.38
A$2,959.18
CHF 1,570.73
MX$35,605.29
NOK 19,903.33
SEK 18,237.07
DKK 12,626.12

About the Item

Hand-made in Morocco from an Indian silk sari, this kaftan was originally owned by the wife of a State Department ensign in the Nixon administration, and is rare for its hooded construction based on the women's Jellaba. Rarer still, it was worn to tea with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Moroccan-made hooded kaftan with ¾ bell sleeves; fully front buttoning with 99 gold "aâkad" buttons. Body fully lined in silk crêpe de chine; hood unlined. fabric: silk noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly mended one split in right underarm condition: excellent with above mentioned repair measurements: neckline circumference: 16” (buttoned to throat) shoulders: 15” sleeve: 22 ½” from shoulder, 11 ¼” from underarm sleeve circumference: 16” at upper arm, 27” at forearm bust: 38” waist: 28” hips: 36” length: 51” from shoulder; 42” from underarm sweep: 59” hood: 30” around x 19” deep label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium *special thanks to A. Filali for his invaluable expertise on North African costume.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to S - M (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 51 in (129.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Kaftan (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    99 hand-knotted gold braid buttons.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Invisibly mended split in right underarm.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0412.10.0021stDibs: LU86433758483

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