19 C. embroidered Ottoman / Balkan Wide Belt

This wide belt is most probably a Macedonian traditional costume belt (also known as Pojas or Zanori. It is composed of leather back and embroidered heavy fabric on the front face. Depicting sections of birds and flowers in red and blue colors. The ends of the belt are reinforced with heavy black leather. The belt is fastened with three leather strips and brass buckles (one replaced).   

Belt is 36 inches (92 cm) long 6 inches (15 cm) wide. Very good condition to age. Small losses to few of the embroidered sections.

Provenance: From the collection of late Joseph Biniaminoff NY