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Kaftan vs Kimono - What's the difference?

kaftan | kimono |

As nouns the difference between kaftan and kimono

is that kaftan is a long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean while kimono is a traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is now generally worn only in formal occasions.

kaftan

English

(wikipedia kaftan)

Alternative forms

* caftan

Noun

(en noun)
  • A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.
  • A long dress or shirt similar in style to those worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.

    • Derived terms

    * kaftanlike

    kimono

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (rare) (l)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A traditional Japanese robe-like garment that is now generally worn only in formal occasions.
  • A yukata.
  • A long robe-like garment.

    • Usage notes

    In Japanese, a yukata is not considered to be a type of kimono, except in the broad meaning of kimono of clothing .

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    External links

    * (wikipedia) English borrowed terms ----