Moroccan Caftan shines at UNESCO’s first Arab Week in Paris

The Moroccan caftan, in all its splendor, took middle stage on Monday night throughout an unique trend present held as a part of the inaugural Arab Week on the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

The assortment, designed by Hind Lamtiri, dazzled the worldwide viewers with its stylish and complex enchantment. The Moroccan stylist’s creations, mixing conventional magnificence with fashionable aptitude, left the group in awe, showcasing her simple expertise that continues to captivate each connoisseurs of high fashion and followers of Morocco’s wealthy cultural heritage.

Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) after her runway present, Lamtiri described the gathering as “rich, featuring various types of embroidery, craftsmanship from the maalem (master artisans), and exquisite fabrics.”

Deeply moved by the nice and cozy reception, Lamtiri expressed her delight in presenting her assortment at UNESCO in entrance of such a prestigious viewers, together with a number of diplomats accredited to the United Nations cultural group, notably Samir Addahre, the Permanent Representative of Morocco to UNESCO.

“It’s an immense pride and an honor far beyond merely showcasing a garment,” Lamtiri mentioned. “This is an opportunity to introduce the world to a symbol deeply rooted in Moroccan history and culture — an object that embodies the expertise, patience, and talent of Moroccan artisans.”

For Lamtiri, the caftan is “a symbol of identity, tradition, and modernity,” and presenting it at UNESCO, an establishment devoted to preserving and selling cultures, represents “recognition of its universal value.”

She sees this as an opportunity to “make a part of Morocco’s soul shine — a living treasure that continues to unite and inspire generations.”

The first version of Arab Week at UNESCO, organized by the Arab Group of UNESCO with the help of Saudi Arabia, showcases numerous elements of Moroccan tradition, together with tangible and intangible heritage, music, gastronomy, calligraphy, trend, and the humanities.

Lamtiri’s caftan trend present was a spotlight of the occasion’s opening day, which culminated in a memorable Tarab Al Alaconcert carried out by the Young Moroccan Andalusian Music Ambassadors in France.

The occasion additionally featured a collection of conferences, together with talks on Moroccan calligraphy and synthetic intelligence, additional celebrating the richness and variety of Arab tradition.

Arab Week at UNESCO goals to strengthen the standing of Arab tradition inside the United Nations group, foster new partnerships between Arab international locations, UNESCO, and different member states, and promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.