Late Gothic Women's Leather Belt Pouch

Late Gothic Women's Leather Belt Pouch with Flower Ornament

Historical Context and Use of the Women's Pouch

In the 15th century, during the Late Gothic period, pouches and purses became an absolutely indispensable part of clothing. Women's dresses at the time generally had no pockets, which is why all personal valuables, coins, keys, or small relics were carried in pouches suspended from the waist. The ornateness of such an accessory often reflected the social status of its owner. This pouch is designed with the fashion of the time in mind – it combines a soft bag with a leather drawstring and a stiffer carrying section for easy threading onto a belt. Today, you can use it perfectly not only at historical events and in cosplay, but it will also serve you wonderfully as a stylish alternative to a regular handbag at summer festivals.

Leather Care and Safety Principles

High-quality natural leather will reward you with a long lifespan and a beautiful patina if properly cared for. We recommend treating the pouch at least twice a year with a nourishing leather balm containing beeswax, which helps it maintain its natural suppleness and durability. If you are caught in the rain and the pouch gets wet, always dry it slowly at normal room temperature. Strictly avoid drying it on a radiator, with a hair dryer, or in dangerous proximity to a fire – the leather would irreversibly dry out, harden, and crack. For safety reasons, never carry sharp objects (such as knives without a solid sheath, scissors, or awls) in the pouch; there is a risk of cutting through the soft leather and injuring yourself.

Technical Parameters of the Pouch

Note: This product is completely handcrafted from genuine natural leather. Minor variations in colour and surface texture are an absolutely natural characteristic of this noble material, not a manufacturing defect. Every crafted piece is thus a unique original.

Recommended Accessories for Your Costume

To make your period look absolutely perfect, we highly recommend purchasing a high-quality leather belt with a historical buckle and a beautiful linen dress from our range to go with this decorative pouch, creating a perfect harmony.