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Narrow Gothic Leather Belt Gabriel
Are you looking for the right detail to perfect your medieval costume? The narrow leather belt Gabriel, inspired by historical sources from southern France dating to the High Gothic period, offers exactly what you need. It is carefully crafted from high-quality cowhide and immediately catches the eye with its stylish strap end featuring a floral motif and an authentically shaped buckle. This elegant accessory perfectly accentuates the silhouette of your period garment and serves as a reliable base for hanging essentials such as a pouch or dagger. Whether you are heading to a historical festival, LARP, or reenactment, this medieval belt will give your gear the hallmark of true historical authenticity. Further product information ...
Narrow Gothic Leather Belt Gabriel in French High Gothic Style
Historical Context and Proper Belt Wearing
During the High Gothic period (roughly the 13th to 14th centuries), narrow belts were fundamental elements of clothing across all social classes. They were worn over outer garments such as the cotte or surcoat, often deliberately slung loosely on the hips. It was a period custom to thread the loose end of the belt behind the buckle and let it drape elegantly downwards, creating the typical medieval belt knot. The fittings on this belt, specifically the brass-looking buckle and the riveted chape featuring a lily or leaf motif, accurately reflect the artistic taste of southern France at the time. The leather strap is decorated along the edges with a subtle embossed line, and the connection at the buckle is honestly secured by hand-stitching with strong linen thread.
Leather Belt Care and Safety Guidelines
To ensure your belt serves you for a long time while retaining its suppleness and rich colour, we recommend regularly treating the leather with a high-quality beeswax-based leather balm. If the belt gets wet, never dry it near a direct heat source such as an open fire, a tiled stove, or a radiator. Rapid drying would cause the natural material to harden and crack. This belt is designed as a historical clothing accessory. For safety reasons, never use it for excessive load-bearing, tying heavy loads, and certainly not as a safety harness or climbing strap.
To complete your look, we recommend pairing this beautiful Gothic belt with a period leather belt pouch and a replica of a medieval rondel dagger.
Technical Parameters of the Gabriel Belt
| Strap Material | Dyed full-grain cowhide leather |
| Fittings Material (Buckle and Chape) | Cast metal composite alloy with patina |
| Stitching | Hand-stitched with thick linen thread |
| Belt Width | 2 cm / 0.79 inches |
| Leather Thickness | Up to 3.5 mm / 0.14 inches |
| Available Leather Colors | Black, dark brown, natural light brown (based on selection) |
| Belt Length | According to individual choice (we will punch custom holes if waist circumference is provided) |
| Historical Period and Style | High Gothic, Southern France |
Important Notice: This belt is handcrafted from genuine cowhide leather. Slight variations in color shade and fine imperfections in the surface texture are entirely natural characteristics and proof of the use of honest natural material. These variations do not diminish the practical value of the product in any way; on the contrary – they make every single piece a unique original.
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