RUSSIAN OLD BELIEVERS
Beltweaving in Oregon, USA

Old Sinctsiani plaited belts

The group from Sinkiang, (XinJiang) China made wide, long plaited belts which were wrapped around a woman's waist, leaving the ends to fall at the hip. Belts such as these were also used by men to close heavy winter coats.



Sintsian plaited belt 2

Old Sintsiani plaited belt 3



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