Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Drums This Guatemalan stole is more
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
This Guatemalan stole is more than just an accessory - it’s a celebration of faith and artistry
made from a plethora of both stripy and plain coloured cotton patches adorned with block printed designs
Daggers are known as a Kila in Sanskrit and a Phurba in Tibetan and area frequently used artefact in shamanistic
Tie dyed in vibrant rainbow colours this cotton top has a matching fringed hemline and is printed with a sun and moon design
These striking black singing bowls are adorned with Buddhist symbol relief work
Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zappa (14, S/M) Drums This Guatemalan stole is moreThis 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