Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zephyr (10, XS) Mallahs this cloak is produced with

this cloak is produced with respect for both people and planet

This elegant waterfall skirt cascades in soft folds

and the piece carries with it the history and tradition of a textile culture that stretches back centuries

Using a hammer and chisel the main shape is carved out

the lion's mouth is open in an incredible roar

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zephyr (10, XS) Mallahs this cloak is produced withThis 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