Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Quinn (16, M) Doves each top is individually crafted
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
each top is individually crafted with care by local artisans
Every piece is unique due to the handmade nature and natural variations in the wood
Made from soft cotton with a relaxed unisex fit
Tie the inside panel first
The Carved Wizards in Wood is a whimsical wooden sculpture featuring wise wizards carved into solid wood
Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Quinn (16, M) Doves each top is individually craftedThis 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