Kaftan is originally an Urdu word used to describe clothing of a man. Originally used by the Arabs, it became so popular that it is now being used almost everywhere across the world.

It is kind of a long coat with full sleeves covering the entire body to at least the ankles. It is a one piece suit designed these days to give those traditional looks.

Originally it was used by the male members of the royal family during the medieval period. One must have seen this in movies and documentaries on the television.

The dress gives a distinct charm to a man wearing it and makes him look manlier. The ones that were used earlier in history depicted a hierarchical order in kingdoms.

People at different positions in a sultan’s office or the court were presented different color and types of kaftans studded with different ribbons and jewelry showing their position in the office.

Jewelries like diamonds, rubies and gold were used in those days to add to the charm of this clothing.Jewelries like diamonds, rubies and gold were used in those days to add to the charm of this clothing.

It was a great dignity for a soldier or an officer in the sultan’s army to be presented with a Kaftan by the sultan himself at an official ceremony in front of the court.

They were awarded only to people who had earned a distinction by serving the state. As this style of dressing spread gradually to different cultures, people changed the way it looked depending on their needs.

Different countries where the dress is popular are Russia, Istanbul, Venice, India, Pakistan, the Middle East countries, and oriental countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and many more.

Climates and temperature variation is different in these countries and the people have used this dress accordingly.

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