Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Special Each piece is meticulously hand-decorated

Each piece is meticulously hand-decorated

the candy skull patterns—known as 'calacas' or 'calaveras'—celebrate the beauty of remembrance and the cycle of life

Retablos are a popular form of folk art in Central and South America and they often depict religious themes and scenes of traditional life

family-run workshops

It features two handy front pockets

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Jackson (10, XS) Special Each piece is meticulously hand-decoratedThis 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