St. Peter Trachten Traditional Trachtenweste vest from Black Forest Germany Sz44

Traditional German woolen vest (known as a Trachtenweste), from St. Peter Trachten, which originates from the Black Forest region in southwestern Germany. St. Peter refers to the village of St. Peter in Schwarzwald, famous for its centuries-old Tracht (folk costume) traditions dating back to at least 1739, as documented in local monastery records.These garments are handcrafted (often by local artisans)using high-quality natural materials like wool or loden fabric,reflecting regional heritage and adapting over time to modern needs while preserving cultural elements. -Embroidered patch on the lower front depicts edelweiss flowers(symbolizing purity and the Alps)with an ice axe (Pickels),a nod to mountaineering heritage in the Black Forest/Bavarian Alps. -In Black Forest Tracht,men's vests like this are worn for festivals (during Kirchentag or local Fasnet carnivals),weddings,or everyday rural life. They're often paired with black wool pants, a white shirt, red suspenders and a felt hat. -St. Peter Trachten is still produced by artisans in the region, emphasizing sustainability and tradition -100% new wool, non-machine-washable, and meant to age gracefully. *Mens Sz 44 = L Measurements laying flat: 21” pit to pit 27” shoulder to bottom ⭐️EUC with extra button *Non-smoking home 🚭 📦 Bundle 2 or more items from my closet and get an additional 10% off *If you are new to Poshmark get $10 off your first purchase using my discount code at checkout: "ShesALouLou" 📝G.closet shelf