A kaftan is a long, loose-fitting robe. In Nigeria it's worn by men (often with a matching cap) and as a relaxed occasion dress by women, from plain everyday cotton to embroidered festive styles.

Is a kaftan formal or casual?

Both. A plain cotton kaftan is easy everyday and religious wear; an embroidered or richly fabricked kaftan is occasion-ready for festivals, work and celebrations.

Can I get a kaftan made to measure?

Yes — many Theyutes makers offer made-to-order kaftans. Listings marked made-to-order show the production window so it arrives in time.

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The kaftan is the versatile flowing robe worn across West Africa and beyond — easy and breathable in plain cotton for everyday, or embroidered and richly fabricked for religious festivals, work and celebrations. For men it pairs with a cap (fila); for women it flows as a relaxed occasion dress.

Theyutes brings kaftans from Nigerian makers into one bag — everyday and occasion, ready-to-wear and made-to-order. Below: how to choose, and a live selection to shop.

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