The trapunto quilting that adds eye-catching detail and texture to this reversible vest is a traditional decoration found on the garments of Nepal's Gurung tribe. In trapunto, originally an Italian technique, the design is sewn into two layers of fabric, and then raised shapes are created by inserting stuffing through slits or spaces in the weave of the backing fabric. It was popular in the U.S. through the Civil War, but few designers today take the time to work the technique by hand.

With handmade merlot-hued velvet that reverses to black satin brocade, this vest doubles your wardrobe options and is just as striking when paired with an evening skirt during the holiday season as it is with jeans year-round. Features a collarless cut and frog button closure. Handmade by artisans in Nepal.

Machine wash.