The Moroccan Caftan has been at the spotlight at the «Morocco in Abu Dhabi», an event currently held in Abu Dhabi.
Moroccan designers were invited to the event, expected to wrap up on April 30, to showcase their creations, focusing on the Moroccan Caftan. Models dressed in Caftans walked the runaway, highlighting the latest trends.
«The Caftan has been passed down through many generations. This year, we decided to focus on the traditional Moroccan arts of sewing and embroidery», designer Sofia Ben Ibrahim told Gulf Today.
Ben Brahim is among the Moroccan designers who were invited to the event. «The collection features innovative and trend-setting designs with both warm and cool colors and we also have some unique designs of new short-sleeved wedding dresses, in addition to other long-sleeved collection», Ben Brahim added.
«Morocco in Abu Dhabi», which kicked off on April 18th, is held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. It includes «an array of cultural, artistic and historical activities, in addition to a unique antiques collection», the same source concluded.