Cowrie Long Fringe Belt
Cowrie shells have been valued in myriad village cultures since prehistory. In earliest
times they represented the sacred feminine and were used for divination, spiritual
practice and as currency. Shamanistic and celebratory costuming from Afghanistan to the
Antilles have been adorned with cowries. In this design seed beads outline and
accentuate cowrie shells in a traditional design. Hand sewn in the villages of South
East Asia. A substantial and rich belt of fine quality Finished with luxurious and
responsive rayon chainette rayon fringe.
Colors: hard to find brilliant cornflower blue (with little green
relative to blue) with matching blue fringe or ivory fringe, Carnelian sold out, and
deep and lustrous onyx black With black, or ivory fringe.
Sizing: Order by hip size Small (fits 30-35 inch hips), Medium (fits
35-40 inch hips) large (fits 40-45 inch hips) and X-large (fits 45-50 inch hips).
These belts are handcrafted after I receive your order
Price $82