DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Kolan so Pafta

NameBelt with clasps

Datec. 1900

Place madeDemir Hisar municipality, Smilevo, Macedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumMetal, linen (?), metallic thread, glass, wool, cotton, copper

DimensionsOverall: 35 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (91 x 14 x 3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.52.1

DescriptionBelt with off-white linen? base, woven with reddish metal thread and vertical red, bright green and blue bands. Around the edge is metallic braided trim, with black and white beaded edges. At each end is sewn a large round silver metal clasp, which hook together under a flange. The clasp's center has a radiant encircled by with concentric floral, dotted and plain bands. Belt has been folded and sewn to a shorter length.