A kaftan or caftan (/ˈkæftæn/; Arabic: قفطان, qafṭān; Persian: خفتان, khaftān; Turkish: kaftan) is a variant of the robe or tunic. Originating in Asia...
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A Senegalese kaftan is a pullover men's robe with long bell sleeves. In the Wolof language, this robe is called a mbubb or xaftaan and in French it is...
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Kaftan is a surname. People include: Dirk Kaftan (born 1971), German conductor Fred F. Kaftan (1916–2001), member of the Wisconsin State Senate George...
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Wrapper (clothing) (redirect from Kaftan (boubou))
wrapper depends on the fabric used to create or design it. In West Africa, a kaftan or caftan is a pull-over woman's robe. In French, this robe is called a...
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Dirk Kaftan (born 1971) is a German opera and concert conductor. Born in Marburg, West Germany, Kaftan grew up in Wittlich and Canada. At the age of 18...
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Network Television (KAFTAN TV) is a Nigerian independent 24-hour television channel. Established in December 2016, it is operated by KAFTAN TV Ventures, a...
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George A. Kaftan (February 22, 1928 – October 6, 2018) was an American professional basketball player. George grew up in New York City and went to Xavier...
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Wilhelm Martin Kaftan (30 September 1848 in Loit, North Schleswig – 27 August 1926, Berlin-Steglitz) was a German Protestant theologian. Kaftan studied theology...
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Frederick Frank Kaftan (August 25, 1916 – November 9, 2001) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated...
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Vylar Kaftan is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. A Clarion West Writers Workshop graduate, she lives on the U.S. West Coast. Kaftan's short...
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14 March 1976) is an Australian fashion designer, known for her bright kaftan designs and resort-wear. Born in Sydney, Franks' mother was a model who...
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May Arif Kaftan-Kassim (1928 – July 23, 2020), also known as May A. Kaftan, was an Iraqi radio astronomer. She trained at Harvard University, and advised...
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also known as the Senegalese kaftan. The female version worn in some communities is also known as a m'boubou or kaftan. Its origin lies with the clothing...
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(male), Kaftan (female) Cape Verde – Pano de terra Côte d'Ivoire – Kente cloth (male), Kente kaba and slit set (female) Gambia – Boubou (male), Kaftan (female)...
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Americans Clothing Kaftan Kimono - traditional Japanese garment Mantle (royal garment) Seamless robe of Jesus - Biblical relic Senegalese kaftan Thawb - ankle-length...
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Persian clothing (section Kaftan)
scholars, a practice that started in the Zand period (late 18th century). Ḵaftān a variant of the robe or tunic, and it was used in ancient Persia as a battle...
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1942: Dallmar 1943: Sailors 1944: Ferrin 1945: Kurland 1946: Kurland 1947: Kaftan 1948: Groza 1949: Groza 1950: Dambrot 1951: Not awarded 1952: Lovellette...
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ankles, it is a Senegalese kaftan. Finally, the lace dashiki suit includes a shirt made of lace. A hybrid of the dashiki and kaftan worn by females is a traditional...
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Adewole Adebayo (born 8 January 1972) is a Nigerian Lawyer and Founder of KAFTAN TV. He is currently running for President of Nigeria under the Social Democratic...
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that Luna Kaftan, the magician's daughter, is destined to go into politics and thwart the schemes of Satan, the Incarnation of Evil. Luna Kaftan is thus...
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decreased solar output and an increase in volcanism. Solar cycle Komitov and Kaftan 2004 Archibald, p. 32 Hayakawa et al. 2020a Hayakawa et al. 2020b File:Temperaturreihe...
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for non-formal occasions. Other caps worn with the dashiki, Senegalese kaftan, and grand boubou, include:[citation needed] The aso oke hat, or fila, from...
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UNESCO along with the Algerian Kaftan and Chedda Tlemcenia. Algerian Karakou • Ghlila • Frimla • Djebba Fergani • Algerian Kaftan Leyla Belkaïd Neri , “Crossroads...
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be a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head or a long kaftan. The abaya covers the whole body except the head (sometimes), feet, and...
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tackchita) is a Moroccan traditional women's garment that, like the Moroccan kaftan, is worn for celebrations, particularly weddings. The takshita is composed...
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the Crusaders, behind coach Doggie Julian, NCAA tournament MVP George Kaftan, star Joe Mullaney and freshman point guard Bob Cousy, beat Oklahoma at...
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An outer garment typical of Turkic, Mongolian and Caucasian peoples, similar to a kaftan...
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Djellaba Head tie Jellabiya Kanzu Kente cloth Kufi Litham Pareo Senegalese kaftan Tagelmust Wrapper Asia Europe South America Aguayo Chile Chamanto Chilote...
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wore elegant kaftans, a robe made from silver or gold brocade and buttons in the front of the sleeves. Caliph al-Muqtaddir wore a kaftan from silver brocade...
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