Unusual Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Guatemalan Fringed And Embroidered Folk Coat Jacket The hat perches on the

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

Waist: Tight 24”

which extends into an oversized shawl collar

At the waist a dramatic black fabric tie belt cinched in the waist to give that defined silhouette synonymous with the wartime period

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

Unusual Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Guatemalan Fringed And Embroidered Folk Coat Jacket The hat perches on theThis 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