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Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 18, 2016 at 7:51am

Very unusual, this belt is similar in structure as some of my Kurdish Iraqi belts. The belt is wool with silver mountings and a iron buckle with a beautifully carved pattern and some silver residue. I assume that this originates from Kurdish region... Any input is of course welcome.

Comments

Alaa eddine SAGID January 19, 2016 at 9:42am

How interesting a belt is this.

Very unusual to have iron mixed with silver elements BUT i do like a lot.

the buckle is similar to medieval islamic buckle from western and central asia that do often come up, sometimes with gold or silver damascene remains.

You should look into the sach woven fabric with a textile specialist or scholar to get some more clues!
Tesori Orientali January 20, 2016 at 3:02am

Hey Peter. Great belt !!
If you look in my photos I posted a belt buckle asking
For ID but with no results.
I think both mine and yours come from same place
. I would locate them to Kurdish people, east Anatolia
Iraq Syria and surrounding regions. I say so because
I have some Kurdish Chuvals or camel bags
And I recognize the same pattern in weaving
With your belt. Kisses
I m traveling and I can't attach that belt buckle
But m sure you ll find it in my photos. Greeings from
The bahamas
Peter Hoesli January 20, 2016 at 3:40am

Hi Angelo; Yes, Bahamas, why not? The last time I was in The Bahamas was at a tender age, unbelievable 35 years ago! Then, 27 years ago, I have worked in Bermuda. Well, time runs...
I will check out the buckle, which you have posted. But yes, I have similar silver mounted belts from the Iraqi Kurdish region. Enjoy The Bahamas! Peter