Genuine abalone shell & suede leather belt 1980s
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Ok all you unique accessories lovers out there - this belt is almost certainly one-of-a-kind!
After doing some research, I believe this handmade belt was probably sold at high-end tourist hotels and shops in Indonesia in the early 80s.
It's suede leather dyed mauve/purple with a pearlescent white abalone shell -- the whole shell! -- as a buckle. The inside of the shell has been drilled and a buckle glued in.
Excellent condition, no flaws.
Max waist size: 29", no stretch.
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alioopla4513
🌺Hi! This lovely belt is very unusual, but I’m not sure it’s abalone. It looks more like maybe a beautiful mother of pearl. Abalone has respiratory holes on one side, and they outer shell is usually rough. Years ago I had a very large one, and it may still be hidden in our basement somewhere, I hope! Lol It is very different though! Happy Poshing! 🌺
e_terrance
@alioopla4513 hey so you can see the respatory holes, and the outside has been sanded down to make it smooth and also to reveal more of the shimmer. it has also been polished.
alioopla4513
@e_terrance 🌺Yes, now I see them! My apologies! Wow, really, really different! Awesome! I’ll share again! Stay safe and well!🌺
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