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On Wednesday, the Moroccan caftan stole the spotlight at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, eastern China, as part of Silk Road Week where Morocco is honored as this year's featured guest. A vibrant fashion show, two themed exhibitions, and a comprehensive presentation on Moroccan wedding traditions offered attendees an immersive experience into the kingdom’s rich sartorial and cultural heritage.
The caftan show, a highlight of the opening ceremony, was artistically directed by Wafaa Fahmi. The event also unveiled the intricate stages of a Moroccan wedding ceremony, encompassing the hammam ritual, henna night, the bride’s entrance in the Ammariya, the H’dia procession, and the marriage contract with the Adouls.
Emphasizing Morocco’s role as a cultural crossroads—where Amazigh, Arab, Andalusian, African, and Mediterranean influences converge—the presentation celebrated the Moroccan caftan. Listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2025, the caftan remains a vibrant testament to craftsmanship handed down through generations.
Two exhibitions extend this cultural journey within separate areas of the China National Silk Museum, continuing until September 23. The first, "Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage," is organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, while the second delves into the intricacies of Moroccan weddings.
Wafaa Fahmi told MAP that the fashion show and exhibition were curated as two acts of the same story. Sahar Ramsis emphasized the educational aspect of Morocco’s participation, noting that the caftan, while evolving over centuries, retains its distinctive identity markers such as the sfifa, the aqad, and the fssala makhzania.
Hangzhou Silk Road Week is annually held to commemorate the 2014 inclusion of the Silk Road on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
