Moroccan caftans: a tale of passion
She started collecting vintage caftans. She liked to look at them, to stroke them, to admire their handiwork.....She wasn't the only one, it seemed...
Suzy Menkes talks with Pierre Berge about the exhibition "Une Passion Marocaine" at the Pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent Fondation in Paris. On exhibit from March 14 to August 31. Thank you beautiful-karma Kaydee for the link.
P.S. Lovely Richele from Richie Design clued me into Vivre's shopping picks inspired by Marrakech. Check it out right here.
Yes, I saw the news too and will definitely have to make it to Paris to see it! I've ordered the catalogue (from Connaissance des Arts).....
Joan
Posted by:Joan | March 20, 2008 at 08:58 AM
...fantastic, i will go to see it this week end...i love caftans specially vintage ones.
Posted by:Lamirose | March 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Isn't it interesting that these were worn inside the house? And that they wore something much more modest and simple outside the house? As I sit here, typing in my PJ's, I marvel at the opposite nature of dressing here. Dress your worst in the home - pj's, sweats - and then get dressed up to go out! I know this is due to culture, but I still just think the difference is amazing.
Posted by:Heather | March 20, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Oh how I wish I could be there! Amazing exhibition!
Posted by:Stratos | March 20, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Oh, kaftans are very simple and 'airy'. In Malaysia, we have 'baju kelawar'. If translated in english, it means batcloth. Nothing like batman but it's more like kaftan.:) I love the airy feeling that kaftan offers.
Posted by:Lyna Wan | March 20, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Oh, Maryam, thank you for sharing! If we're in Paris I will DRAG my husband by the ears to see this with me! What an incredible collection...How many caftans have you collected now? :)
Posted by:Lalla Lydia | March 20, 2008 at 05:12 PM
http://www.vivre.com/control/category/~category_id=Marrakech/~pcategory=Accessories;jsessionid=72C6B6BF405493E3082B25D772083BFE.vvprod1
I thought you might be interested in this a US catalog company [luxe] called Vivre does a weekly cool email. Today's was all about India's festival of Holi, Marrakech, color, and fashion based around that. You might want to email them and see if they would feature your property!
Posted by:richie | March 20, 2008 at 07:27 PM
oops don't think the link went through.
vivre.com for more info
Posted by:richie | March 20, 2008 at 07:29 PM
it is impossi-bull not to fall in love in Morocco. IM-POSSIE-BULL!!!!
Posted by:Kaydee | March 20, 2008 at 08:03 PM
My husband came home from work today and brought in the mail. Being ill,and in bed all day, I flipped backwards through"Budget Travel" I was so excited to see my Blogging friend's beautiful picture on page 62. What a great article! Congrats. :).
Posted by:Jenni | March 20, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Yet another alluring post. But can I add one more obsession to my plate? Hmm....who knows!
Posted by:Barbara Jacksier | March 20, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Lovely caftans ... but I must say that it is your photos of doors which draw me into your world ... the white arched door several posts ago is a spectacular photo. Happy Easter!
Posted by:Becca | March 22, 2008 at 01:39 AM
Such lovely caftans. A trip to Paris... wouldn't that be fabulous? And with such a wonderful excuse!
Posted by:Travelingmama@pobox.com | March 22, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Maryam
These make me wish I could visit Morocco...I love tunics, caftans, all of it.
You must LOVE where you live!
Jealously yours,
Gillian
xo!
Posted by:Gillian | March 22, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by:style court | March 23, 2008 at 10:45 PM
i love the caftans
Posted by:Erica | April 08, 2008 at 08:52 PM