Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos artisanal feel

artisanal feel

Figures of wizards have enchanted storytellers for centuries

The irregularity in the one-sided design reflects the handmade nature of the piece and adds a uniqueness to its presence

nicknamed for using the same material as our wonderfully warm and comfortable Nepalese ponchos

straight stick plays the higher pitched end of the drum and is known as a 'tihli

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos artisanal feelThis 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