Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zowie (10, XS) Special Each Tree of Life is

Each Tree of Life is entirely individual

Produced in Nepal under Fair Trade principles

: 100cm × 63cmPainting approx

Specifications: 33" ø

while the pleated hem adds movement and style to every step you take

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zowie (10, XS) Special Each Tree of Life isThis 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