Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Each have a lovely printed

Each have a lovely printed pattern with gold detailing

where music and memory intertwine in a celebration of life and afterlife

straight stick plays the higher pitched end of the drum and is known as a 'tihli

The motifs painted on this piece draw on traditional Buddhist and folk art

The irregularity in the one-sided design reflects the handmade nature of the piece and adds a uniqueness to its presence

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Each have a lovely printedThis 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