Belt

NameBelt

Place madeAlbania, Europe

MediumWool, velvet of unknown fiber, glass beads, cotton thread

DimensionsOverall: 44 1/2 x 8 1/16 in. (113 x 20.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of David B. and Bonnie Naifeh Smith

Object numberA.2011.33.10

DescriptionWide, black belt of course black wool faced with velvet and decorated with rows of black braided wool trim around the edges, and dividing the central area into smaller panels. The panels beaded with dark blue, black, turquoise, maroon and green glass beads in geometric floral motifs outlined with tiny braid. The velvet faced pointed end decorated only with beads. No clasps.