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Shalimar Caftan

Item #25511

Price (non-member): $75.00

Price (member): $67.50

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The glorious blooms of this elegant Shalimar Caftan evoke the garden paradise, Shalimar Bagh, built in 1616 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife. Feminine details—hand-beaded neckline, dolman sleeves and a gently gathered drawstring waist—make it the perfect hostess gown or lounger. Sideseam pockets. 100% cotton. Imported. One size fits most.

Museum Provenance

Similar botanical prints are included in the Department of Botany in the National Museum of Natural History.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.

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Shalimar Caftan

4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Living room (4)
Bedroom (3)

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12/17/2012

5.0

Shalimar Caftan

By ShannonMeree

from Hermiston

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Too Thin For Winter

Cons

Too Thin For Winter

Best Uses

For entertaining
For Lounging
For Summer

Comments about Shalimar Caftan:

Once the Winter is over and warm weather has returned, I will wear this lovely caftan much more. I suppose I can wear it just in the house! This is a replacement for something I lost in our Feb 2012 housefire. It is quality, just thin for winter; probably not a worry in a warmer country or State.

7/22/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Beauty AND Comfort - a perfect gift!

By Younger sister

from South Jersey

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom
Gifts
Living Room

Comments about Shalimar Caftan:

I bought this calftan as a gift for my "fussy" sister. She must have good cotton, no polyesther or anything lke that. Well, she LOVES it. She called me twice she was so happy with it. It's beautiful to wear as a hostess gown, or just to relax in your home or on your patio. You will be happy with this item, for sure, for yourself or to give someone you care about.

5/12/2012

5.0

This just looks like Summer, fits great.

By Adoena

from Ohio

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Living Room
Outdoors

Comments about Shalimar Caftan:

After a hot day at work, shopping, or in traffic, how nice to slip into this caftan and relax!

4/26/2012

4.0

Lovely Caftan

By snowy owl

from South Range, MI

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom
Gifts
Living Room

Comments about Shalimar Caftan:

This lovely caftan is slightly see through; however, you should probably wear underwear with it or a simple cotton nightgown or pjs, no problem. The material is beautiful. The bling is tasteful. I have not tried to wash it yet, but I think gentle handling will be fine. I am taking it to China with me. Highly recommend.

4/19/2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

This is a "see-through"

By Daisy

from Ontario Canada

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom
Living Room
Outdoors

Comments about Shalimar Caftan:

I bought this as a lounger for the patio. It will need a lining before I am comfortable wearing it. The material is too light and my silouette is prominent! I'm 80 years old soooooo you can imagine the sight!!!

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Shalimar Caftan

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