Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Drums Otherwise known as ‘vegetable ivory’

Otherwise known as ‘vegetable ivory’

rainbow outfits and statement style

Specifications: 27cm × 31cm × 15cm

perfect for cooler days

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Drums Otherwise known as ‘vegetable ivory’This 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