Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Figures of wizards have enchanted

Figures of wizards have enchanted storytellers for centuries

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

Printed with various symbols including yin yang

now lovingly hand-painted in vivid detail

artisanal feel

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Archie (16, M) _Jackets_&_Ponchos Figures of wizards have enchantedThis 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