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A traditional kaftan or caftan is a long, flowing sleeved dress that falls to the ankle. Originally, this loose style of clothing was a long, buttoned-up robe worn mainly by men and boys in the Middle East. In the past, kaftans were often made of cotton or silk, with elbow-length or long sleeves and a sash or belt around the waist. At that time, wearing a kaftan was regarded as a privilege exclusively for the Ottoman Sultans of Turkey and members of affluent social classes. It was such a valued