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Luxury Kaftans in Dallas

For the woman who wants the piece they remember

Worn by Beyoncé, Lupita Nyong'o, Gabrielle Union and Dallas women who refuse to go unnoticed · Sizes 0–24 · Made in Dallas

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Quick Answer

A goddess kaftan is a long, draped kaftan that flows from the shoulder in one fluid line — designed as one size to flatter a wide range of bodies without the stress of fit.

Dallas knows how to dress up. Here is how to walk in as the woman everyone notices for luxury kaftans in Dallas, in a piece designed to be remembered — bold print, striking color, made in Dallas and available in sizes 0 through 24.

The kaftan is where Sai Sankoh started, and it's still the piece women come back for. If you're looking for a luxury kaftan in Dallas — for a resort dinner, a wedding weekend, a milestone birthday, or simply to feel like yourself again — this is the place that designs them in-house.

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By Sai Sankoh · Updated July 4, 2026

At a Glance

✓The goddess cut: one size, generous, draped

✓Fine silk sourced from India, original in-house prints

✓Worn on screen by Jodie Turner-Smith (Netflix's Murder Mystery 2)

✓D Magazine's Best Resortwear 2024 — 'the resortwear goddess'

The Goddess Kaftan Behind This Page

The Karmyn

The Karmyn Goddess Kaftan carries the signature cut: long, fluid, falling from the shoulder in one clean line — one size, generous and draped, so it flatters without the stress of fit.

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Pieces made to be remembered.

Nawara Goddess Kaftan

$295

Khaleesi Goddess Kaftan

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The Cut

What Makes a Goddess Kaftan Different

The signature is the goddess cut: long, fluid, falling from the shoulder in one clean line. It's designed as one size on purpose — generous and draped, so it flatters a wide range of bodies without the stress of fit. You don't size it. You wear it.

The fabric matters too. The fine silks are sourced from India and chosen for how they move and catch the light, and every print begins as original artwork drawn in-house — which is why women get stopped and asked where it's from.

Shop it: Goddess Kaftans

Our pick: The Karmyn Goddess Kaftan.

Versatility

One Kaftan, Many Entrances

A great kaftan earns its keep because it goes everywhere. The same piece works at a poolside lunch in Cabo, a garden wedding, a birthday dinner in Uptown, and a long-table celebration on a cruise. Change the shoes and the earrings and you've changed the look. For brides, it carries the welcome party, the rehearsal dinner and the honeymoon.

Shop it: Box Kaftans

Our pick: The Eloise Goddess Kaftan.

The Garment

A Garment with a Long History

The kaftan has dressed people of status for centuries, across North and West Africa, the Middle East and beyond — a robe meant to signal presence the moment someone walks in. Sai Sankoh takes that idea and makes it her own: the same commanding line, cut in her original prints and fine silks, drawn from a life spent across West Africa, Europe and the United States.

Shop it: All Luxury Kaftans

Our pick: The Khaleesi Goddess Kaftan.

“Up close it reads rich; across a room it reads bold. That is the whole idea.”

Shop Kaftans by Style

—Goddess kaftans — the long, draped signature, one size.

—Box kaftans — a cleaner, structured cut.

—All luxury kaftans — the full range, including silk crepe and embellished styles.

—Pair with a matching silk scarf, or see the best sellers.

The Kaftans Famous Women Choose

—The goddess kaftan is the piece that put Sai Sankoh on screens and red carpets. Jodie Turner-Smith wore the Iva Goddess Kaftan in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2. Gospel icon Yolanda Adams performed in the Catalina kaftan. Ashanti celebrated her birthday in the Madison Goddess Kaftan. Supermodel Iman, Niecy Nash and Bozoma Saint John have all worn the label. It's the same one-size silhouette women across the Divine Nine reach for at their biggest events.

Original Prints, Made In-House

—What sets a Sai Sankoh kaftan apart starts before it's sewn — with the print. Every pattern is original artwork designed in-house, which is why women get stopped and asked where it's from. In recent years the designer began creating her own custom fabric, working directly in the factory to get the color and finish right, then cutting the kaftans from fine silks chosen for the way they move and catch the light.

Why a Real Kaftan Is Worth It

—A goddess kaftan isn't a fast-fashion buy, and it isn't priced like one. What you're paying for is original artwork you won't see on anyone else, silk chosen for the way it moves, and a cut that flatters without alteration. Because one kaftan covers the pool, the dinner, the birthday and the gala — and re-wears season after season without dating — it quietly becomes the most-worn thing you own.

How to Pick Your Print

—With this many prints, the easiest way in is to start with color, not pattern. Reach for the shades you already feel best in — the ones you get complimented on — and the right print usually reveals itself. For a specific occasion, let the event lead: pinks and greens for AKA, crimson for Delta, royal blue for Zeta, blue and gold for Sigma Gamma Rho, white or ivory for a vow renewal or a milestone moment.

—Every print is original artwork, developed in-house and produced in limited runs, so the best colors do sell through. Keep accessories simple and gold, pick a shoe in a tone already in the fabric, and let the print do what it was designed to do: get you noticed.

★★★★★

“I got stopped by at least 20 people commenting how stunning the outfit was. It was a show stopper for sure. I felt like all eyes were on me.”

— Anne M., verified customer

Founder Insight

The kaftan is where Sai Sankoh started, and it's still the piece women come back for. It's not a small claim — D Magazine named Sai Sankoh Best Resortwear in 2024 and called her 'the resortwear goddess.' Jodie Turner-Smith wore the Iva Goddess Kaftan on screen in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2. Beyoncé, Lupita Nyong'o and Gabrielle Union have worn the kaftans too.

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Frequently Asked

What is a goddess kaftan?−

A long, draped kaftan that flows from the shoulder in one fluid line — designed to flatter while staying loose and comfortable.

Are the kaftans one size?−

The goddess kaftans are cut as one size with generous proportions that drape to flatter many body types. Box and silk-crepe styles vary; see each product and the size guide.

What are the kaftans made of?−

Fine silks sourced from India, in original prints designed in-house. Care is professional dry cleaning to protect the silk and the print.

Can I wear a kaftan to a wedding?−

Yes — a printed goddess kaftan is a graceful, photogenic and travel-friendly choice for a wedding guest or for the bride's pre-wedding events.

Where can I buy a luxury kaftan in Dallas?−

At the Sai Sankoh showroom, 4755 Algiers St, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75207, or online at saisankoh.com.

Which kaftan has been on screen?−

The Iva Goddess Kaftan, worn by Jodie Turner-Smith in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2.

Walk in as the Woman They Remember

Find the piece that gets you noticed.

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Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Length	48.50	48.50	48.50	49.00	49.50	49.50
Waist	28.00	30.00	32.00	34.00	36.00	38.00
Hip	39.00	40.00	41.00	42.00	43.00	44.00
Half Thigh	13.50	14.00	14.50	15.00	15.50	16.00
Half Bottom	13.50	14.00	14.50	15.00	15.50	16.00

Measurement	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Length	45.50	45.50	45.50	46.00	46.00
Waist	29.00	31.00	33.00	35.00	37.00
Hip	44.00	46.00	48.00	50.00	52.00
Half Thigh	14.00	14.50	15.00	15.50	16.00
Half Bottom	11.50	12.00	12.50	13.00	13.50

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Length	32.00	32.00	32.00	32.00	32.00	32.00
Waist	26.00	28.00	30.00	32.00	34.00	36.00
Hip	36.00	38.00	40.00	42.00	44.00	46.00
Bottom	27.00	29.00	31.00	33.00	35.00	37.00

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Length	19.50	19.50	19.50	19.50	19.50	19.50
Waist	27.00	29.00	31.00	33.00	35.00	37.00
Hip	35.00	39.00	43.00	47.00	51.00	55.00

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	36.00	38.00	40.00	42.00	44.00	46.00
Waist	33.00	35.00	37.00	39.00	41.00	43.00
Bottom	40.00	42.00	44.00	46.00	48.00	50.00
Sleeve Length	32.50	33.00	33.50	34.00	34.50	35.00

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Half Chest	24.00	25.00	26.00	27.00	28.00	29.00
Half Bottom	50.50	51.00	51.50	52.00	52.50	53.00
Half Shoulder	16.00	16.50	17.00	17.50	18.00	18.50
Sleeve Length	23.75	23.75	23.75	23.75	23.75	23.75
Back Length	60.00	60.00	60.00	60.50	60.50	62.00

Luxury Kaftans in Dallas

The Karmyn

Shop the Luxury Kaftans Edit

What Makes a Goddess Kaftan Different

One Kaftan, Many Entrances

A Garment with a Long History

Shop Kaftans by Style

The Kaftans Famous Women Choose

Original Prints, Made In-House

Why a Real Kaftan Is Worth It

How to Pick Your Print

Sai Sankoh Dallas Showroom

Frequently Asked

Walk in as the Woman They Remember

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