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Caftans

Scope note

Long, coatlike garments, fastened at the waist with a sash, having extra long sleeves. Usually of brightly colored cotton or silk, often striped.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300046139

Broader Terms used

main garments

Term used for

kaftan
kaftans

Equivalent Terms used

caftan

Created

13yrs ago

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