Celtic Leather Belt, 170 cm.

Treat yourself to a Celtic Leather Belt, 170 cm.

Brown leather belt in Celtic style, approx. 170 cm



The Celts were a series of tribes that arose in central Europe during the Iron Age and then spread across Europe as far as the Balkan Peninsula and Ireland. They inhabited much of these areas from around 275 BC until about 1st century BC before their territory was gradually usurped, conquered and occupied not only by the expanding Romans but also by Germanic peoples, leaving them primarily in the British Isles and Ireland.

As skilled craftsmen, the Celts developed numerous patterns which they used throughout their cultural area to decorate all kinds of everyday objects such as pottery, jewellery, textiles, but also weapons and even monuments. The Celtic style, which is mainly characterised by intertwined animal creatures, spiral shapes and a variety of braided and knotted motifs, even found its way into many Christian illuminated manuscripts, whose illustrators were inspired by ancient pagan Celtic art.



This sturdy and finely crafted belt is made from 3mm thick brown cowhide leather and features a beautiful antiqued brass buckle secured with two brass rivets. The strap, approximately 170cm long and 4cm wide, is decorated with an embossed Celtic style knot/braid pattern and has 18 reinforced brass eyelet holes. This means it can be adjusted to a variety of sizes for a comfortable, custom fit (suitable for a waist circumference between approximately 70-120cm).

The belt buckle is decorated with two facing snakes or dragons in a knotted pattern, a recurring motif in Celtic and Norse/Viking art.



Due to its design, this leather belt is not only a stylish addition to any Celtic outfit, but also fits into Viking and early medieval settings. This clothing accessory, suitable for both men and women, is ideal for medieval markets, reenactments or LARP events and also gives every modern outfit a special touch!



Details:

- Material: Genuine cowhide leather (3mm thick), antique brass finish

- Length (strap only): approx. 170 cm

- Maximum waist circumference: approx. 120 cm.
- Width: approx. 4 cm

- Buckle dimensions (width x height): approx. 6.5 x 8.5 cm each.
- Weight: approx. 280 g



The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.