Vest of wine red velvet heavily embellished with braided black cord embroidery and applique in curling and interweaving designs at center of both front-side panels; designs are plant-like, ornate and geometric; opening is faced with wine red kersey and has large buttonholes for lacing; ball tassels trim front panels; back of panels of olive green kersey with right-back side patch pocket with black fabric at lower half and twisted cord embroidery trim; back yoke has twisted cord embroidery and applique work in violet, blues and black; neckline is finished in a 7/8" striped woven band; vest is lined in muslin.