1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s and lightweight semi-sheer fabric all

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

with additional embroidery framing the neckline

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

1960s Afghan Jute Vest with Embroidery and Intricate Velvet Inlay 1910s and lightweight semi-sheer fabric allA 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