Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jagger (14, S/M) Mallahs The bright colours and lively

The bright colours and lively shapes reflect the joyful spirit of Himalayan art

Water offerings (also known as 'yonchap' in Tibetan) are amongst the most common forms of offering at Buddhist shrines

this coat supports small-scale artisans and is ideal for anyone seeking something truly different

the gods were most pleased by the ultimate sacrifice and the Chacmool's receptacle is known as a cuauhxicalli

a period known as the Wayeb

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jagger (14, S/M) Mallahs The bright colours and livelyThis 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