Add a touch of rustic charm to your wardrobe with this vintage Indian banjara belt. Handmade with care, this ethnic tribal piece has a width of 9 cm and a length of 50-1/2 cm, making it the perfect accessory to cinch in your waist or add interest to a simple outfit. Its provenance may not be known, but its cultural significance and unique design speak for themselves. The intricate details and use of traditional techniques make this boho MONEY belt a collectible item that is sure to be a conversation starter.
THIS UNIQUE BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED BELT IS FROM SOUTHERN INDIA ANDHRA PRADESH MATHURIA GYPSY NOMADIC TRIBE.THESE PIECES WERE WORN AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE AND CEREMONIES BY THE MEN ON AREA OF STOMACH AND WERE USED TO CARRY COINS AND OTHER TYPES OF CURRENCY.THE PATTERN OF EMBROIDERY IS CROSS STITCH AND THE PATTERN EMBROIDERED IS DIAMOND SHAPE WHICH IS CONSIDERED VERY AUSPICIOUS IN THESE GYPSIES.ALL THE COLORS ARE NATURAL DYES FROM STONES AND PLANTS.THESE BANJARA TRIBE HAD VERY LOW POPULATION AND VERY RARELY WE FIND PIECES OF SUCH FINE QUALITY AND THESE ARE COLLECTORS SPECIAL PIECES.
THIS PIECE WAS MADE IN EARLY 1930-1940 ERA.