1960s-70s Velvet Afghan Baluchi Tunic Top

1960s-70s Velvet Afghan Baluchi Tunic TopA beautiful and richly worked Afghan Baluchi tunic dating to the late 1960s1970s, crafted in saturated burnt orange velvet and densely embroidered with traditional geometric and floral motifs. This piece features intricate hand embroidery throughout, accented with small mirror elements and decorative stitching along the neckline, chest panel, cuffs and central pocket detail. The embroidery is worked in contrasting tones of green, yellow, turquoise and

The coat is constructed from firm black suede

The blouse features a high neckline with a delicate tie detail

These details are only apparent when scrutanising the jacket and not when wearing

Bust (pit to pit): 51 cm / 20

and plum tones

wearable piece that works just as well styled casually with denim as it does layered under a jacket or worn tucked into high-waisted trousers

A truly exceptional and rare 1970s embroidered leather and lambswool jacket

Care: Machine wash cold

trimmed with a soft ruffle along the neckline

rooted in traditional peasant dress but effortlessly wearable in a modern wardrobe

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The fabric has a beautiful liquid sheen and feels very much like silk against the skin