Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Toni (10, XS) Faith_&_Culture They have a metal latch

They have a metal latch with a hoop suitable for a padlock making them great treasure chests for precious keepsakes

This piece is meticulously hand-decorated

It has been individually hand hammered in Kathmandu

and craftsmanship — whether you play it or display it

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Toni (10, XS) Faith_&_Culture They have a metal latchThis 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