Journal
Articles on Moroccan traditional dress, its craft, and its traditions.
The Moroccan Caftan: UNESCO Heritage, History, and Craft
What the Moroccan caftan is, the craft behind it, its December 2025 UNESCO inscription (RL/02077), regional traditions including Meknes, and how it differs from the takchita.
Caftan vs Djellaba: What Is the Difference?
A clear comparison of the Moroccan caftan and djellaba: the hood, the occasion, gender, and form, plus how the takchita, jabador, and gandoura fit in and when to wear which.
What Is a Djellaba? A Buyer's Guide to Morocco's Hooded Robe
What a djellaba is, the pointed hood (the qob), men's and women's styling, fabrics by season, everyday versus formal use, how it differs from a caftan, and how to choose and size one from abroad.
What Is a Takchita? The Moroccan Two-Piece Ceremonial Dress
What a takchita is, its two pieces (the inner tahtiya, the open dfina or fouqia over-robe, and the ornate mdamma belt), how it differs from the one-piece caftan, its bridal and gala occasions, and the shared craft of sfifa, aqad, and maalam embroidery.
The Craft of Meknes: Sfifa, Aqad, and Maalam Embroidery
The named handwork behind Moroccan ceremonial dress, centred on Meknes: sfifa braided trim, aqad knotted buttons, maalam master embroidery, and open-work randa, plus the Meknassi style and how the craft ties to the December 2025 UNESCO inscription (RL/02077).
How to Choose Your Moroccan Clothing Size
A practical sizing and fit guide for Moroccan clothing: how these pieces are cut, how to take your measurements, garment-by-garment fit notes, and how to think about EU, UK, and US conversions without guessing.
Moroccan Men's Traditional Wear: Djellaba, Jabador, and Gandoura
A guide to Moroccan men's traditional dress: the hooded djellaba for daily and formal wear, the jabador for ceremonies, the lighter gandoura, how the qamis differs, and what to wear for each occasion.