1960s Completely Covered Cabochon and Beaded Belt designer-john-galliano Natural waist: 13" flat across

Natural waist: 13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Made entirely of hand painted silk chiffon with a satin sash

You can just imagine the original fabulous girl that threw these on with great abandon

I love how she has used the graphic design to define the dress and "shape" the body

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

1960s Completely Covered Cabochon and Beaded Belt designer-john-galliano Natural waist: 13" flat acrossThis adorable belt is a real showstopper. It is completely covered with plastic cabochon beads in turquoise and coral. Surrounding these are beads in purples and golds as well as those same two colors. At the front a dramatic fringe of bead work dangles and moves. It is like wearing a fabulous piece of jewellery around your waist. Hooks to close. I see no missing beads. The backing is separating from the front very slightly here and there at the edges