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The decorative form that women wear with their dresses, often made of cloth and embroidered, is known as a [[girdle]].
The decorative form that women wear with their dresses, often made of cloth and embroidered, is known as a [[girdle]].

Contrary to common SCA belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of leather with a metal ring attached. Belts with buckles can be seen in illuminated [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].
[[category:clothing]]
[[category:clothing]]

Revision as of 01:14, 24 August 2004

The belt has many uses:

The decorative form that women wear with their dresses, often made of cloth and embroidered, is known as a girdle.

Contrary to common SCA belief, period belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of leather with a metal ring attached. Belts with buckles can be seen in illuminated manuscripts, and as a heraldic charge.