Afghan Sleeve Panels - Vintage Matching Pair Belly Dance Belt Base - Coins Buttons

These intricately embellished panels are usually found adorning the sleeves of tribal dresses.  Each panel is lovingly decorated with coins, buttons, beadwork and a bit of metallic trim.  When the dress becomes worn and is ready to be replaced, the embellished sleeve panels are removed to be reused on a new article of clothing, accessory or perhaps even a household item. Use both pieces to make a longer belt or use separately as bases for a pair of matching belts.  These pieces are in original condition with no reinforcement and should be added to a stronger base to withstand the rigors of dance costuming.

In the old tradition, the Kuchi nomads decorated almost everything they owned, including their animals and themselves.  They used items that were plentiful or easily obtainable, such as glass seed beads and coins, and made others such has stamped metal amulets and buttons.  They also made tassels, poms and to top it all off, embroidered almost everything.  These sleeve panels are just one example of their crafts.  .

Item No. TLA0126
Length:  19.75 and 20.5 inches
Width:  About 3.5 inches
Base Fabric Color:  Green
Embellishments: Beading, buttons, coins and a bit of metallic trim
Embellishment Colors:  Multi
Backing: Layered fabric, there is no reinforcement.
Additional Info: These are vintage pieces and should not be used without first sewing them to a strong belt base of canvas or other heavy fabric.  
There is one dome button that is missing. It appears that the button shank became separated from the back of the button.
Purple and multi-color trade cloth backing.
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage

Price listed is for the PAIR shown in the photos on this page.

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has previously been used as or adorned tribal clothing, accessories, household goods, animal trappings or other items. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose threads, missing beads, frayed edges, may be faded or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal beadwork and textile items are used tribal pieces from faraway lands. As used pieces our items may be frayed, faded or otherwise reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that the cleaning process may diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!