The takshita (

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: ⵜⴽⵛⵉⵟⴰ ; , alternate spellings: taqchita, tackshita, tackchita) is a Moroccan traditional women's garment that, like the

Moroccan Kaftan A kaftan or caftan (; fa, خفتان, ) is a variant of the robe or tunic. Originating in Asia, it has been worn by a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. In Russian usage, ''kaftan'' instead refers to a style of men's ...

, is worn for celebrations, particularly weddings. It is composed of two pieces, a dress as a first layer called "Tahtia", often of fine but not ornately decorated fabric, and a more elaborate second layer or over-dress that often buttons up the front using the traditional sfifa and akaad closures and it is called "Dfina". The upper layer is often richly adorned with embroidery, beading or sequins. Moroccan women wearing takchita (1939)

Modern interpretations of traditional Moroccan clothing, particularly the Takchita,

Caftan A kaftan or caftan (; fa, خفتان, ) is a variant of the robe or tunic. Originating in Asia, it has been worn by a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years. In Russian usage, ''kaftan'' instead refers to a style of men's ...

and

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are exhibited at the annual Caftan fashion show in Morocco and hosted by the Moroccan fashion magazine ''

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''.

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{{Reflist *Moroccan Caftan or Tekchita worn by the Royal Family

*Learn how to make a Caftan or Tekchita

Moroccan clothing Folk costumes

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