1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s The suede remains exceptionally soft

The suede remains exceptionally soft and supple and the skirt presents beautifully throughout

A rare and highly collectible example of a 1970s piece incorporating genuinely older textile fragments — both wearable and storied

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

bicep and hip measurements are quite narrow

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

1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s The suede remains exceptionally softA 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