Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Office_&_Stationery this exquisite silver Buddha pendant

this exquisite silver Buddha pendant embodies peace

In Hinduism he is known as the one who is beyond fear

deep black figures

Each branch

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Ravi Office_&_Stationery this exquisite silver Buddha pendantThis 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