Antique Central Asian Embroidered Mirror Man’s Vest Collector Textile Afghan

Heavily hand-embroidered and mirror-studded Central Asian man’s quilted cotton vest, likely Afghan / Northwest Pakistan tribal work, preserved as a carefully created antique textile in fragile, study-only condition. Can not be worn. ~ 46" chest / 39" hips / 40" bottom diameter / 24" length ~ Dense folk embroidery in cotton threads over moss-green and dark brown cotton base panels, including florals, rosettes and wheel motifs ~ Shisha mirror work set into many of the motifs, plus seed stitching and couching in multiple colors ~ Likely Afghan, Kuchi, Baloch or Northwest Indian / Pakistani (Kutch / Sindh) folk embroidery ~ Quilted cotton lining in tan / beige, now stained and darkened with age, very thin and worn ~ Multiple rips and holes in embroidery work and applique pieces ~ No closure, front panels designed to overlap ~ Front edges, armholes and hem finished with printed cotton binding ~ Completely hand-worked; irregularities and asymmetry consistent with village / tribal work Poor condition and absolutely beautiful - Losses and breaks to threads throughout; some mirrors missing, cracked or dulled; sequins and metallic trims are tarnished and bent with age. New to Poshmark? Save $10 using MYVINTAGEFRIEND: https://posh.mk/16M34gS02wb Smoke-free home, pet friendly, quick shipper using recycled materials. [NOTE: Photo color tones look different on each phone/tablet/laptop.] Member Vintage Fashion Guild - Thanks for looking! Item is cross listed on multiple sites with