1970s Penny Lane Afghan Coat

1970s Penny Lane Afghan Coat1970s Embroidered Afghan Sheepskin Coat A truly spectacular example of a 1970s Afghan sheepskin coat, richly hand embroidered with floral and geometric motifs. This is the real dealmade in Afghanistan during the height of the hippie trail era and brought to Europe during the early 70s when these coats became emblematic of counterculture style. The coat features dense, curly cream shearling and soft, tobacco toned suede decorated with intricate tonal

or styled cleanly over modern basics to let the coat speak for itself

It drapes effortlessly and feels luxurious to wear

gently puffed sleeves

avoiding direct heat on printed areas

A number of small historic moth nibbles mostly on the collar have been expertly darned — discreet and stable — and the rest of the coat is in excellent condition preserved remarkably for its age

making this a quintessential bohemian statement piece of the decade

26 inWaist: 48 cm / 18

Approximate fit:

Bottom opening: 34 cm / 13

fully embroidered leather

Shoulder: 37cm

05 inLength from shoulder: 74 cm / 29