Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Wilder (14, S/M) Office_&_Stationery heavy weight gong has been
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
heavy weight gong has been individually hand hammered in Kathmandu
The middle of the dagger shows an elephants head with the trunk encompassing the crystal blade
Each piece is individually painted
Diameter: 20cm (Approx
The piece shouldn't be seen as poking fun at the loss or sadness that the time brought
Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Wilder (14, S/M) Office_&_Stationery heavy weight gong has beenThis 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