Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Textiles while the full-length skirt moves
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while the full-length skirt moves gracefully with every step
Super bright and comfy
This pair depicts the 'Tashi Tagye
and anyone who loves to dress with creativity and comfort
it features a wide
Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Textiles while the full-length skirt movesThis 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