Embroidered Sheepskin Waistcoat Balqis

Our full hand embroidered Afghan sheepskin waistcoats are handmade and ethically made in Afghanistan. When you buy one of our waistcoats you are supporting local Afghan women and their communities. We work directly with an Afghan family, paying them upfront to produce authentic Afghan (waist)coats using traditional methods and style. Each coat sold directly benefits families and the local communities, a full embroidered waistcoat takes 2 days to complete. Afghanistan has a rich history of creating traditional and unique handcrafted clothing, we want to share this beauty and history, whilst supporting local communities. Please refer to the sizing below.

Measurements 

• +/- size S/M
• Wearable with different sizes
• Armpit to armpit 51 cm
• Length 59 cm 
• Sheepskin

The waistcoats are made of sheepskin from a variety of local sheep breeds. These are handmade, unique, and one of a kind items. However, as each item is individually handcrafted made with natural materials there may be small imperfections such as pen marks or other imperfections. 

 Use our Care Guide to maintain your coat.