Vintage Ottoman Balkan Folk Vest Jelek w/ Red Collar & Metallic Threads B230 For Sale

A classic vest featuring a deep scoop neckliine. It is stylized with passementerie (braid) embroidery and floral accent designs on the pockets and in the back. It is made in dark grey wool with a red velvet trim around the neckline. The patterns are applied with metallic and cotton cording. ​​These vests were highly collectible in the 1960s and 70s in boho-hippie fashion.

The condition is excellent, lightly used.

Shoulder: 15-½”

Pit-to-pit: 36”

Waist: 30”

Length: 18”