HERITAGE — MILESTONES & JOURNEYS
The Moroccan caftan: the skills behind the fabric
UNESCO inscribes Moroccan caftan art, traditions and skills in 2025.
An inscription in 2025
UNESCO adds Moroccan caftan art, traditions and skills to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2025. The garment is associated with celebrations and social life.
A chain of skills
The nomination highlights weavers, tailors and artisans making buttons, braids and embroidery. Knowledge passes through families, workshops, apprenticeships, training centres and fashion schools.
Sources & further reading
References consulted on 10 October 2026. Original summary written for MAROCANITÉ.