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Afghan Waistcoat

Black Velvet Gold Embroidered Mirrored Turkish Hippie Vest 1970's
Black Velvet Gold Embroidered Mirrored Turkish Hippie Vest 1970's

Black Velvet Gold Embroidered Mirrored Turkish Hippie Vest 1970's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A rare and authentic vintage Turkish/Afghan-inspired velvet waistcoat, ideal for collectors of Bohemian, Hippie, Folk, Ethnic, Festival, and Global Luxury fashion.

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Late 20th Century Vests

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Vintage 1960s Hand Sewn Framed Afghan Waistcoat
Vintage 1960s Hand Sewn Framed Afghan Waistcoat

Vintage 1960s Hand Sewn Framed Afghan Waistcoat

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H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in

Vintage 1960s Hand Sewn Framed Afghan Waistcoat

Located in Søborg, DK

Unique hand sewn and crafted 1960s Afghan waistcoat. This waistcoat is one of a kind and made with great skill and attention to detail.

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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

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Leather, Wool, Cotton

Vintage 1960s / 70s Afghan Suede Embroidered Waistcoat
Vintage 1960s / 70s Afghan Suede Embroidered Waistcoat

Vintage 1960s / 70s Afghan Suede Embroidered Waistcoat

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Vintage late 1960s / early 1970s authentic Afghan waistcoat, with embroidery on the suede and shearling inner and trim.

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1960s Afghan Coats and Outerwear

1970s Afghanistan Velvet Pantsuit Bohemian w/ Embroidered Waistcoat & Pants
1970s Afghanistan Velvet Pantsuit Bohemian w/ Embroidered Waistcoat & Pants

1970s Afghanistan Velvet Pantsuit Bohemian w/ Embroidered Waistcoat & Pants

Located in Portland, OR

This incredible Pashtun style vintage two piece ensemble was hand Made in Afghanistan in the late 1960's or early 1970's. It is rare to find the original ensembles intact!

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1970s Afghan Trouser Pant Suits

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