#126 Folkwear Vests From Greece & Poland

People all over the world have always favored vests to warm the body while leaving arms free and mobile. We offer three versions: a short vest from Greece (originally for men, but sized by Folkwear for women as well); a mid-calf Greek vest for women, and two variations of a woman's vest from Poland. All are presented with their authentic decorative techniques. The short Greek vest is waist length on women, somewhat shorter on men. It has a narrow band collar, a button and loop at the neck, and curved front edges. This, and the long women's vest, can be made lined or unlined. Fold-over braid binds the edges when unlined, and is optional when lined. The panels of the long vest flare gracefully from the slightly raised waist. As on many Greek coats and vests, the front opening does not meet, but frames the body. Narrow shoulders and uniquely pieced back construction are accented by a small pleat on either side of the back and small side slits at the hemline. With or without lining, fold over braid is used for finishing.