{"product_id":"antique-belt-from-transylvania-ca-1880","title":"Antique Belt from Transylvania, ca. 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFederkiel belt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional costume of the Transylvanian Saxons\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to around \u003cstrong\u003e1880\u003c\/strong\u003e, originates from \u003cstrong\u003eTransylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e102 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 cm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efloral vines and tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of the region’s vibrant \u003cstrong\u003efolk art tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted using the technique of \u003cstrong\u003eFederkielstickerei\u003c\/strong\u003e (feather-quill embroidery), this belt showcases a rare and intricate form of \u003cstrong\u003eleather decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this method, the split quills of peacock tail feathers are used to embroider leather surfaces in elaborate patterns. Though more commonly associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eAlpine regions\u003c\/strong\u003e of Austria and South Germany, this technique also found expression in \u003cstrong\u003eEastern European German communities\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003eSiebenbürger Sachsen\u003c\/strong\u003e (Transylvanian Saxons).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederkielstickerei was traditionally applied to \u003cstrong\u003ebelts, satchels, and leather accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e worn with festive or ceremonial attire. The craftsmanship required great skill and was considered a \u003cstrong\u003estatus symbol - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea well-made belt could be worth as much as a horse at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular belt is in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only the \u003cstrong\u003efastening loop missing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may have originally secured it at the waist. Its preservation and decorative detail make it a \u003cstrong\u003erare collector’s item\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eethnographic textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGerman folk costume\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric leatherwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728474386819,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/05-antique-belt-Transilvania-1880.jpg?v=1761596133","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/antique-belt-from-transylvania-ca-1880","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}