Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Wren (10, XS) Special lead and zinc

lead and zinc

these boxes will house a statue of a deity beautifully

a wrathful manifestation of Shiva known for his protective power

Measurements: bust/chest: 50"/127cm

is carved from lightweight wood and hand-painted with vibrant colours

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Wren (10, XS) Special lead and zincThis 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