Roumanian shepherd's belt

SLS · 29th October 2012, 11:05 AM

Hello, again.

As there is not much information about Roumanian folk tools/weapons/accessories on the forum, I would like to share some pictures of this leather belt. Apart from the usual countryside leather belts (called chimir, șerpar, brăcinar etc., depending on the region) which do have pockets for money, tobacco etc., this one is made out of a simple leather strip, but very decorated with small tin elements. Shepherds used/use to have their belts and leather bags decorated with metal from various reasons (one of them being very practical - to keep animals away). I suspect that this belt also has some ritual and decorative purposes.
enjoy

29th October 2012, 11:05 AM	#1
SLS Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: România Posts: 17	Roumanian shepherd's belt Hello, again. As there is not much information about Roumanian folk tools/weapons/accessories on the forum, I would like to share some pictures of this leather belt. Apart from the usual countryside leather belts (called chimir, șerpar, brăcinar etc., depending on the region) which do have pockets for money, tobacco etc., this one is made out of a simple leather strip, but very decorated with small tin elements. Shepherds used/use to have their belts and leather bags decorated with metal from various reasons (one of them being very practical - to keep animals away). I suspect that this belt also has some ritual and decorative purposes. enjoy Attached Images