Woman belt

Item from the festive costume worn by women from the Turkish minority population of Dobroudja, it was wrapped around the waist, on top of the salwars. The piece is a belt spread with seven narrow plates (filigree clasp – fibula) interposed with four three-button clusters. The ends attach in double buttons, a heart- shaped loop and a split silver buckle – leaf-shaped with semicircular edges. One side of the buckle has a round piece addition hiding the sunflower clasp. Stronger touches of paint emphasize the decorative pattern.