Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zephyr (10, XS) Retablos Solid metal cast bell known

Solid metal cast bell known as a ghanta in Buddhism

Pakal was responsible for building many of Palenque's most impressive palaces and temples and he ruled for 68 years

You can't get trousers more comfortable than these

This style of frame drum is widely used by shamans in rituals

This particular scene is a fascinating example of how folk art updates to reflect contemporary situations

Vintage Afghan Velvet Waistcoat - Zephyr (10, XS) Retablos Solid metal cast bell knownThis 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