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

Hem 34 cm / 13

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

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

pockets and back adds a unique folk-art charm that is typical of Polish artisanal sheepskin garments from this era

bicep and hip measurements are quite narrow

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