Caftans, embroidery, and belts: three timeless pillars of Moroccan heritage
The caftan, embroidery and belts are an integral part of Morocco's heritage, embodying its identity and expressing its uniqueness and permanence throughout history.
The caftan, an emblematic ceremonial garment worn by Moroccan women, represents refinement and authenticity. Made from sumptuous fabrics and embellished with silks and brocades, it is adorned with a profusion of original embroidery, which each region has personalised according to its own style and technique.
The richness and diversity of the caftan, embroidery, belts and Moroccan costume in general have never failed to arouse the admiration of travellers, Western ambassadors
from the 16th to the 18th century and Orientalist painters of the 19th century, attesting to their timeless aesthetics.
Moroccan costume provides a concrete insight into the art of living and way of life of the inhabitants, revealing the ingenuity and talent of the artisans and their ability to
open up to the outside world without ever denying their roots.
This box set comprising three books will reveal for the first time the richness of an exceptional collection. A vibrant tribute to Moroccan craftsmanship and art de vivre.
| ISBN: | 9782370742988 |
| Publication date: | 28th May 2026 |
| Author: | Rachida Alaoui |
| Publisher: | Editions Skira an imprint of Editions Skira Paris |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 912 pages |
| Genres: |
Textile artworks |
Caftans, embroidery, and belts: three timeless pillars of Moroccan heritage
The caftan, embroidery and belts are an integral part of Morocco's heritage, embodying its identity and expressing its uniqueness and permanence throughout history.
The caftan, an emblematic ceremonial garment worn by Moroccan women, represents refinement and authenticity. Made from sumptuous fabrics and embellished with silks and brocades, it is adorned with a profusion of original embroidery, which each region has personalised according to its own style and technique.
The richness and diversity of the caftan, embroidery, belts and Moroccan costume in general have never failed to arouse the admiration of travellers, Western ambassadors
from the 16th to the 18th century and Orientalist painters of the 19th century, attesting to their timeless aesthetics.
Moroccan costume provides a concrete insight into the art of living and way of life of the inhabitants, revealing the ingenuity and talent of the artisans and their ability to
open up to the outside world without ever denying their roots.
This box set comprising three books will reveal for the first time the richness of an exceptional collection. A vibrant tribute to Moroccan craftsmanship and art de vivre.
A Moroccan Passion features in the following genres: Textile artworks
A Moroccan Passion is available in Hardback
A Moroccan Passion was written by Rachida Alaoui and published by Editions Skira an imprint of Editions Skira Paris
A Moroccan Passion has 912 pages
£81.00