1970s Embroidered Leather & Lambswool Jacket – Afghan Folkloric Crossover

1970s Embroidered Leather & Lambswool Jacket – Afghan Folkloric CrossoverA truly exceptional and rare 1970s embroidered leather and lambswool jacket, rooted in the Afghan Central Asian Eastern European folkloric crossover tradition that circulated through Kabul, Istanbul and European markets in the late 1960s70s. This piece is defined by its extraordinarily dense all over embroidery worked directly into leather panels, combined with an exceptionally thick, plush lambswool lining throughout. The result is a sculptural,

1"Sleeves: 53 cm / 20

Constructed as a wrap style with original self-fabric ties stitched in

offering both ease and elegance

RESERVED FOR LORNA: 1970s Char Hand-Painted Suede Tunic Vest / Mini Dress

flounced capelet-style overlay

Finished with metal snap buttons and a sharply cut 70s collar

The bust is softly shaped with a shelf-bust construction

a soft natural drape

Satin panels at the collar

Condition is very good for its age of over 110 years

The neckline is finished with a fine ruffled tulle edge that frames the collarbone and shoulders

or wide-leg trousers