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Caftan

Artist/Maker
Naima Bennis
Place of origin
morocco

Designed by Naima Bennis, Cream Caftan, made of Moroccan fine wool weave called bzeewee lined with a silky lining, couched-plaited- cord and woven metal thread band decorations on the breast.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Africa
Object type
Caftan
Materials and techniques
Wool, wooven, stitched and couched.
Wool
Weaving
Couching
Stitching
Brief description
Cream Caftan designed by Naima Bennis
Physical description
Designed by Naima Bennis, Cream Caftan, made of Moroccan fine wool weave called bzeewee lined with a silky lining, couched-plaited- cord and woven metal thread band decorations on the breast.
Dimensions
  • Nape to hem length: 137cm (Maximum)
  • Chest circumference: 124cm (Maximum)
  • Sleeve length: 54cm (Approx.)
  • Sleeve cuff circumference: 64cm (Approx.)
Measured by conservation
Credit line
Given by Collette Suissa
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
ME.14-2015

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Record createdDecember 11, 2014
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1304681/caftan-naima-bennis/
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