1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s bicep and hip measurements are

bicep and hip measurements are quite narrow

most likely from where the hand-knit was finished and the yarn tied off — a common feature of handmade pieces and reflected in the price

with additional embroidery framing the neckline

Hem 34 cm / 13

Total hanging length (from tie to bottom of bag): approx

1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s bicep and hip measurements areA 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