It has gorgeous 1960s collectable floral and tropical bird embroidery into the wide band of cotton. This is a beautiful art piece. It says handwoven in Guatemala by SomBol. This belt measures 61 inches in length. This is a stunning handwoven piece with both the front and back having the same design. This item is a traditional Guatemalan cinta, or handwoven hair ribbon, typically crafted from cotton with embroidered geometric and floral designs. Often produced in regions like Totonicapán or San Miguel, these ribbons are worn by wrapping them into long hair, frequently on ceremonial occasions. These are considered vintage collectibles and seen in museums. This handwoven and embroidered belt is a traditional Guatemalan faja (sash), likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. Similar vintage sashes are highly collectible as folk art and are currently valued between $50 and $130, depending on their length, condition, and the complexity of the design. They were traditionally used by women to secure huipils (blouses) and cortes (skirts) Location: Pieces with this specific style—vibrant red backgrounds with dense, multicolored embroidery of birds and flowers—often originate from the highland regions of Guatemala, such as Chajul or Santiago Atitlán.Technique: These are traditionally hand-crafted on a backstrap loom. The detailed embroidery, known as brocado, is added as the fabric is woven or stitched on afterward to represent regional identity.
MATERIAL: cotton handwoven COLOR: multi BRAND: Sombol BEST FIT/SIZE: free size CONDITION: good vintage subtle wear, no flaws ERA: 1960s
