Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Quinn (16, M) Yoga_Bags As Halloween approaches

As Halloween approaches

Ghungroos are a musical accessory tied to the feet of classical Indian dancers

Use a full arm movement just like stirring a big pan of soup

5cm × 21cm

Handmade in Peru under Fair Trade conditions

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Quinn (16, M) Yoga_Bags As Halloween approachesThis 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