Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats Measurements: bust/chest: 48"/124cm

Measurements: bust/chest: 48"/124cm

surrounded by wonderfully patterned animals

brings out some of the incredible traditional clothing that is still worn by men and women alike

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Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats Measurements: bust/chest: 48"/124cmThis 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