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Yakaza is the ethno-futuristic cult(ure) of the metaverse. "The Kaftan" is the first conceptual creation.
In the state of Yakaza, we create digital cultural artifacts. The organic-geometric patterns and forms, designed with algorithmic morphogenesis processes that borrowed from nature itself, embroidered with digital craftsmanship. Not just a metaverse fashion house, Yakaza offers an ethno-futuristic atmosphere, a holistic ecosystem with all of its fine detailed elements. And "The Kaftan" is the first reflection of this vision.
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Tree Spirit 2 years ago
The name "Kaftan"/"Qaftan" already has a meaning!! This is just like when Kim Kardashian picked "Kimono" as a brand. I can't believe not a single person on your team thought about googling it first. We have entire fashion shows dedicated to it in Morocco!!
Kerim Dündar (Submission author) 2 years ago
Dear Tree Spirit, I understand your effort to protect your cultural heritage, and I respect it. But I would like to make an explanation to clear your prejudgement. "The Kaftan" here is not a name of a brand. It is the name of the project. There is nothing wrong since "kaftan" is a term for a specific cloth type, like trenchcoat or jeans. I am from Turkey, and the Ottoman culture also has its kaftan. You can google it too. So I am doing a futuristic revision to my own culture here. Kaftan doesn't just belong to Moroccans. So this is not the case of "western guy stealing eastern values irresponsibly" as it looks like this is your preconception. Also, the sewing patterns of those clothes are modified from a real kaftan form. Just chill :)
Load More Replies... Tree Spirit 2 years ago
Don't you know that "Kaftan" (or "qaftan") is our traditional dress in Morocco? Why did you pick that name??? You should have googled it first!!!
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Kerim Dündar (Post author) 2 years ago
Hello. I now realized that the explanation above is not sufficient. Those looks (make-up + garment + atmosphere) are for your Avatar in a Metaverse environment. They are not specifically designed for the everyday comfort of physical life, since you are not limited with such things in digital environments. This is a futuristic vision. An ethno-futuristic vision. So you may observe them also as an art-form, next to being a functional design. But I want to add that, they are Kaftans, so their sewing pattern is pretty simple. They can also be produced in real life. And I am very sure they are very comfy, not disturbing at all. But may not be appropriate in daily city life. Best use in Burning Man :)
Tree Spirit 2 years ago
Don't you know that "Kaftan" (also spelled "qaftan") is our national traditional dress in Morocco? Why didn't you do a simple Google search before to pick that name?? Not a single person on the team thought about googling it first??
Kerim Dündar (Post author) 2 years ago
Hello. I now realized that the explanation above is not sufficient. Those looks (make-up + garment + atmosphere) are for your Avatar in a Metaverse environment. They are not specifically designed for the everyday comfort of physical life, since you are not limited with such things in digital environments. This is a futuristic vision. An ethno-futuristic vision. So you may observe them also as an art-form, next to being a functional design. But I want to add that, they are Kaftans, so their sewing pattern is pretty simple. They can also be produced in real life. And I am very sure they are very comfy, not disturbing at all. But may not be appropriate in daily city life. Best use in Burning Man :)
Tree Spirit 2 years ago
Don't you know that "Kaftan" (also spelled "qaftan") is our national traditional dress in Morocco? Why didn't you do a simple Google search before to pick that name?? Not a single person on the team thought about googling it first??
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