Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Wrap_Tops Crafted using traditional techniques

Crafted using traditional techniques

with intricate metalwork and hand hammered design

Craftspeople use sustainably sourced wood and traditional tools to produce these artworks

these beautiful dresses are ideal for adding colour and style to your festival outfit

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Wrap_Tops Crafted using traditional techniquesThis 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