Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats The barrel of the wheel

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

The ceramic shows Adam and Eve as well as the deceptive snake with an apple in its mouth

surrounded by wonderfully patterned animals

brings out some of the incredible traditional clothing that is still worn by men and women alike

We now also have larger Plus Sizes available in select patterns

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Juniper (16, M) Coats The barrel of the wheelThis 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