1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s Hem 34 cm / 13

Hem 34 cm / 13

crafted from a textured cotton towelling-style weave that gives the piece incredible depth and movement

Heel height: 7 cm

and lightweight semi-sheer fabric all point toward an earlier mid-century date rather than the polyester folk revival pieces that became widespread during the 1970s

1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s Hem 34 cm / 13A striking Afghan vest dating to the late 1960s, crafted from a textured jute base and richly decorated with jewel toned velvet appliqu and intricate embroidery. Pieces like this became iconic during the late 60s and early 70s, closely associated with the counterculture movement and worn by artists and musicians think along the lines of Jimi Hendrix and the broader psychedelic, folk inspired aesthetic of the era. Today, they remain highly collectible