Takshita

The takchita (alternate spellings: takshita, tackshita, tackchita) is a Moroccan traditional women's garment that, like the Moroccan caftan, is worn for celebrations, particularly weddings. It is composed of two pieces, a dress as a first layer, 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. The upper layer is often richly adorned with embroidery, beading or sequins.

Islam, Morocco's official religion, encourages modest dress in both men and women, and traditionally the takchita covers the body from the neck to the feet and down to the wrists and is therefore seen as an acceptable, though celebratory, outfit.

Modern interpretations of traditional Moroccan clothing, particularly the takchita, caftan and jellaba are exhibited at the annual Caftan fashion show in Morocco and hosted by the Moroccan fashion magazine Femmes du Maroc.

See also

• Jellaba
• Jellabiya
• Kaftan

External Links

• Femmes du Maroc Magazine -with links to annual Caftan fashion shows.
• Morocco's takchita blends tradition and modernity Article including photos and some history of the takchita, though it mistakenly labels it the same as a caftan.