You are purchasing a 2.5 inch wide belt (at widest point). The pictures are taken on 25" waist mannequin. The material is leather, soft and very comfortable to wear. Obi Belts have two seams, one with a slit for easier threading and tying. Sometimes may need more seams due to leather's natural small dimensions. No lining, one layer of leather. *IMPORTANT SIZING TIP: When selecting the size you need, please select the size that fits the best your waist measurement and the both ends will be 12" - 15" long. If you want the ends to be shorter then choose one size down!! XS - CLOTHING SIZE US 0 to 2 / Total length about 70 inches to fit waist 23 to 25 inches S - CLOTHING SIZE US 4 to 6 / Total length about 76 inches to fit waist 26 to 27 inches M - CLOTHING SIZE US 8 to 10 / Total length about 82 inches to fit waist 28 to 29 inches L - CLOTHING SIZE US 12 to 14 / Total length about 90 inches to fit waist 30 to 33 inches XL - CLOTHING SIZE US 16 to 18 / Total length about 98 inches to fit waist 34 to 37 inches 2XL - CLOTHING SIZE US 18 to 20 / Total length about 106 inches to fit waist 38 to 41 inches