Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats Every triptych is unique

Every triptych is unique

The barrel of the wheel contains a scroll upon which the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum has been written many hundreds of times

surrounded by wonderfully patterned animals

and a very low drop crotch making them perfect for yoga or for general lounging

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats Every triptych is uniqueThis 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