Braided Belt
Braided Belt
1 1/4" wide and designed to last a lifetime; from thick, full grain Oak-tanned leather produced in Devon.
This technique, the Mystery Braid, means the leather is fixed at both ends with the leather braided in 3 strips the entire length - it cannot come undone. Belts are hand cut from the hide, assembled with hand-sewn keeper and solid rivets, burnished to form smooth edges and finally sealed with my homemade beeswax balm.
SIZING:
From where buckle meets leather till belt tip - 110cm
Because the entire belt is braided there are no traditional holes to secure the belt, instead you can adjust the fitting easily through any part of the braided end. This belt would fit waists up to 35" inches, but if you have a specific requirement of size please do let me know.
Packaged in recycled tissue paper and a 15ml pot of leather balm included.
Process:
The entire piece is built by hand from my workshop. The leather is measured and cut in order to incorporate the natural markings of the hide. The raw edges are bevelled and burnished using beeswax balm to form smooth strong edges that will wear naturally over time.
What is Vegetable-Tanned Leather?
The ancient craft of naturally tanning leather is complex and fascinating. Only natural materials such as tree bark are used to tan the leather, a process which can take several months. Veg-tan leather is beautiful, often displaying the history of life through scars and imperfections. The material will develop a wonderful patina unique to each owner and after years become a treasured object.
Production & Shipping:
This item is made to order. Please allow up to a week for production and shipping out.
All my items are shipped via the Royal Mail
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Jonathan Hyde