Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Incense Each piece is individually carved

Each piece is individually carved and painted

Our Sun Plaque radiates warmth and positivity with its carved sun face

7cm × 30cm

while the full-length skirt moves gracefully with every step

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Incense Each piece is individually carvedThis style of waistcoat is associated with the nomadic Kuchi and Pashtun people of Afghanistan and were worn by everyone regardless of wealth, and depending on the design and fabrics, they were worn as anything from everyday wear to wedding attire. However, during the 1960's, and 70's when Afghanistan was a popular place on the "Hippy Trail" westerners adapted the traditional dresses of the area to suit the hippy image, which mixed embroideries and