Afghan coat

It is a development of the traditional overcoat of the Afghan people, which could be anywhere from jacket- to ankle-length, with full or partial sleeves.

[1] Modern Afghan coats originate from Ghazni province, situated between Kabul and Kandahar.

[1] The coats are made from sheepskins that have been cured and tanned, and were often colourful and finely embroidered with silk thread.

[citation needed] They are ideal for the climate in Afghanistan, which is cold and severe in the winter.

The Afghan coats were first imported to the United Kingdom in 1966 by Craig Sams, who sold them through hippie boutiques including Granny Takes a Trip on London's King's Road.