caftan

Example Sentences

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In 2023 Chamlee sold a 1960s caftan that didn’t fit her—but turned out to be made by artist Pegge Hopper—for $600 on eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

The natural next stop is caftan glam and “fun!” prints beloved by aunts who live for blended drinks.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Issa Rae’s feathers on a champagne-colored embroidered tulle caftan fluttered on the carpet.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

In branding summer, we relinquish some of the season’s intoxicating agency: Is it caftan summer?

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

Samir drew the bucket from the well and spirited a cup from the folds of his silk embroidered caftan.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri