Unusual Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Guatemalan Fringed And Embroidered Folk Coat Jacket Outside Leg: 43”

Outside Leg: 43”

The hat perches on the head and is suitable for a variety of head sizes

The waistcoat fastens with four small mother of pearl buttons on each side

There are also some small areas of discolouration and seam repairs as pictured and the original zipper has been replaced with a more modern plastic zipper

however there is some bolding and brittleness to the fur in places and a number of splits have been repaired so the coat needs to be worn with care

Unusual Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Guatemalan Fringed And Embroidered Folk Coat Jacket Outside Leg: 43”This unusual coat was made in the late 1940s from cream wool (believed to be alpaca). The textile has been woven with blue and red stylised folk patterns and the coat was cut in a casual loose fitting silhouette. The large collar leads to a single row of three buttons and loops that fasten the coat at the front. Functional pockets at the waist add a practical element and the hem and sleeve cuffs have been adorned with fringing. Inside, the coat is