Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Wall_Décor Each piece is Fair Trade
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Each piece is Fair Trade and sourced from Nepalese artisans
earthy presence
They have a a soft
The large "earrings" were probably ear spools which the Aztecs and Mayans used to stretch their ear lobes
It has been hand carved from Kenyan soapstone by talented artisans and the natural colouring and textures of the stone have been kept to make this even more of a unique piece or artwork
Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Wall_Décor Each piece is Fair TradeThis 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