Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Wall_Décor The inner central etching features

The inner central etching features a Tara design surrounded by the auspicious Tashi Tag Gye symbols interspersed with lotus patterns

These unusual bowls are made in the naga or pedestal style

earthy presence

Each piece is Fair Trade and sourced from Nepalese artisans

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Wall_Décor The inner central etching featuresThis 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