Kafes

Kafes is an element of clothing that holds significant importance in Sufi ceremonies and symbolizes the spiritual states of dervishes, carrying special meanings in Sufi traditions. Kafes serves a spiritual function in that it allows dervishes to carry the teachings of their sheikhs. Generally, this garment features striking and eye-catching patterns. The white or other colored Kafes symbolizes their spiritual journeys while dervishes practice Sufism. It symbolizes the rituals and training within the Sufi order; it is a garment that leaves a mark on the dervish's journey to find their own soul.