A enormous and rare silver belt of Jewish woman- Yemen, Habban -1900

The large belt is comprised of many silver plaques. The plaques are woven into a red textile Some of the plaques have faceted red glass set in them. silver bells dangle from chains from one of the sides. Below the square plaques is a silver interwoven rope chain with amulet pendants attached to it, Coins and other silver ornaments and red beads dangle from them. On each of the belts sides is a continuation of the silver rope chain with silver bells dangling from its end. The belt is fastened together by a silver rod.

wrought, cut, soldered, cut, woven

length: 74 cm

weight: 2700 gram