The takshita Arabic: تَكْشِيْطَة, alternate spellings: taqchita, tackshita, tackchita) is a Moroccan Arab traditional women's garment that, like the Moroccan kaftan, is worn for celebrations, particularly weddings.
Structure
The takshita is composed of two pieces, a dress as a first layer called tahtiya, 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. Some women wear their takshita belted, with a m'damma which can also be richly adorned and usually matches the dfina.[1]
Modern interpretations
Modern interpretations of traditional Moroccan clothing, particularly the takchita, kaftan and djellaba are exhibited at the annual Caftan fashion show in Morocco and hosted by the Moroccan fashion magazine Femmes du Maroc. Hilary Clinton wore a takshita at a state dinner for the king of Morocco in 2000.[2][3]
References and notes
- ^ "History of the Moroccan Kaftan, from the Almohads to the Present Day - The Moorish Times". Moorish Times. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Donahue, John (2017-08-03). The Roman Community at Table During the Principate, New and Expanded Edition. University of Michigan Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-472-03695-0.
- ^ Wong, Alex (2002-08-09). "Morocco State Dinner". Getty Images. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
External links
- Moroccan Caftan or Tekchita worn by the Royal Family: [1]
- Learn how to make a Caftan or Tekchita: [2]
See also
This page was last edited on 13 April 2024, at 01:39