The Moroccan kaftan is a long, one-piece, closed dress worn with a belt. At Mode & Caftan, each piece is hand-sewn by artisans: braided sfifa along the openings, aqaads (buttons) tied one by one, and gold-thread embroidery known as “4 fils.”

The kaftan is a one-piece dress worn as is. The takchita consists of two layers—an inner kaftan (tahtia) and an often open or transparent overdress (dfina)—structured by an ornate belt, the mdamma. The kaftan is suitable for all celebrations; the more formal takchita is the queen of wedding attire.

A white beaded kaftan for a nikkah or hlel, an embroidered takchita for a wedding, a lightweight chiffon model for a henna ceremony or summer celebration, an embroidered velvet piece for winter ceremonies. For Eid or a family dinner, a crepe or satin kaftan is enough to make an impression.

Silk satin and crepe for a fluid drape, brocade and lamé for a structured look that catches the light, beaded lace for special evenings, chiffon for lightness, velvet for winter.

Deep shades—royal blue, burgundy, and emerald—are perfect for evening wear. White and ivory remain the choice for brides and religious ceremonies. Pastels (mauve, dusty rose, and mint green) look wonderful during the day.

Sfifa is the traditional braid that edges the openings of a kaftan; aqaads are the hand-knotted buttons that fasten it; “4-thread” embroidery is a gold-thread technique that gives the motifs their relief. Three hallmarks of Moroccan craftsmanship featured on our pieces.

Our catalog starts at under €200 and goes up to fully hand-beaded prestige pieces. The Outlet and Last Chance collections offer handcrafted pieces at affordable prices; the Prestige collections bring together our most elaborately crafted designs.

Our styles range from sizes 36 to 44, with custom sizing available for certain Prestige pieces. Measure your bust, waist, and hips, then consult the size guide. The belt, included with most of our styles, allows you to adjust the silhouette.

Yes—it is even the quintessential guest outfit. Simply avoid white and ivory if the bride is wearing them, and adapt the richness of the embroidery to the formality of the event.

A Moroccan belt to define the waist, jewelry chosen according to the richness of the embroidery, and a matching evening bag. With a highly embellished kaftan, keep it understated; with a minimalist design, the jewelry can be more prominent. Our customer service team can also advise on coordinating the belt and jewelry.

Yes, throughout France and Europe. Every order is checked before shipping, and our customer service team can help you with sizing or color before purchase.

Professional dry cleaning for embroidered, beaded, or velvet pieces. Store your kaftan on a wide hanger, under a garment bag, away from light to preserve gold threads and beads.