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Narrow High Gothic Leather Belt
Are you looking for a reliable and historically authentic accessory for your medieval costume? This narrow leather belt from the High Gothic period will absolutely thrill you with its simple elegance and honest craftsmanship. Robust, dyed cowhide ensures excellent durability and a long lifespan, while the traditional cast figure-eight buckle gives the belt the right period character. The belt is perfectly ideal for reenactment, historical festivals, and demanding LARP adventures. It perfectly holds your pouch, coin purse, or dagger while elegantly complementing your linen tunic or combat gambeson. You will thus gain not only a highly practical but also an aesthetically flawless piece for your historical gear. Further product information ...
Narrow High Gothic Leather Belt with Cast Figure-Eight Buckle
Historical Context and Proper Wearing of the Belt
During the High Gothic period (13th and 14th centuries), more fitted clothing cuts became prevalent, which went hand in hand with the popularity of more elegant and narrower belts. The two-part buckle, often referred to as a figure-eight or spectacle buckle, represented a very popular and practical solution for secure fastening. The belt is firmly attached to it by honest hand-stitching using strong linen thread. This belt is classically worn fastened at the waist. To achieve maximum period authenticity, we recommend looping the longer end of the belt under the fastened strap and letting it hang loosely straight down. This style of wearing visually elongated the figure and fully corresponded to medieval fashion trends of the time. The product is perfectly suited for portraying a burgher, a travelling merchant, or a common mercenary.
Leather Care and Safety Principles
In order for genuine cowhide to retain its natural suppleness, beauty, and toughness over the long term, it requires regular care. We recommend treating the strap at least twice a year with a high-quality leather balm containing beeswax. If you get caught in the rain on your expedition and the belt gets wet, always dry it very slowly at room temperature. Strictly avoid drying it near an open fire, on a hot radiator, or with a hair dryer – the leather would irreversibly harden and crack. Also, remember that this is a historical clothing accessory. Do not use the belt as a securing element when climbing or for hanging extremely heavy loads (such as massive two-handed swords without a support system), as the strap could stretch unsightly over time.
Technical Parameters of the Belt
| Historical period | 13th - 14th century (High Gothic) |
| Strap material | High-quality dyed cowhide |
| Leather thickness | Up to 4 mm (approx. 0.16 inches) |
| Belt width | 2.7 cm (approx. 1.06 inches) |
| Buckle size | Approx. 5 x 3.5 cm (approx. 1.97 x 1.38 inches) |
| Buckle material | Solid metal alloy (composite) with a period patina |
| Attachment method | Hand-stitched with historical linen thread |
| Strap decoration | Longitudinal engraved groove along the entire perimeter |
Note: This product is completely handcrafted from genuine natural leather. Minor variations in colour and surface texture are an absolutely natural characteristic, not a material defect. Every crafted piece is thus a unique original.
Recommended Accessories
To complete your historical look, we highly recommend purchasing a practical medieval leather pouch and a period dagger with a scabbard designed to be worn on a belt to go with this elegant belt.
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