Turkish Folk Art Vest, Embroidered Velvet, Geometric Patterns, 1970

Elegant Turkish long vest brightly colored design of geometric patterns against a red ground. Part of Turkish folk ceremonial traditional costume. The designs on the open jacket are embroidered with white threads, flowers and elaborate geometric designs. Fully lined, great textile costume collector piece from the Balkans. Measures: H 31" underarm: 18 wide bottom wide: 24".