Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Their joyful presence brings a

Their joyful presence brings a touch of magic to any space

artisanal feel

now lovingly hand-painted in vivid detail

The motifs painted on this piece draw on traditional Buddhist and folk art

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Their joyful presence brings aThis 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