Aspiga

Women's Blue Ladies Sustainable Leather Beaded Village Belt

Introducing our hand-beaded Leather Belt made in Kenya, embellished to the tip with vibrant sustainable glass beads in an intricate design. Each belt is carefully crafted by our artisans and takes a full day to bead. The genuine leather is sourced from a tannery in Nairobi and the leather is dyed and sun-dried, therefore no two belts are the same. Product Details Highlights 100% Genuine leather and glass beads (we avoid plastic to minimise the impact on the environment) All our belts are unisex Fits perfectly through your jean belt loops Comes with a reusable dust bag to protect and maintain your belt Part of our sustainable fashion collection: supporting local artisans keeping their craft alive and helping to maintain their livelihood Please note that as our belts are handcrafted in Kenya, slight variations in measurements may occur. Fit and Fabric Garment Measurements How to MeasureAll belt lengths are measured from the base of the buckle (where the leather meets the hardware) to the respective hole. Measurements may vary due to these products being handmade. Size recommendations are based on wearing the belt low waisted. We suggest sizing down for high waisted fit: Size 30 - Total Length: 37”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 28.5”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 32.5” Size 32 - Total Length: 40”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 32”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 35” Size 34 - Total Length: 42”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 33”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 37” Size 36 - Total Length: 43.5”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 35.5”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 40” Size 38 - Total Length: 46”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 37.5”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 42” Size 40 - Total Length: 49”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 41”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 45” Size 42 - Total Length: 50”, 1st Hole (Length from Buckle): 41.5”, Last Hole (Length From Buckle): 46” Washing Instructions Dust off with a soft dry cloth For stains/marks; blot with a leather cleaning formula followed by a leather softening agent Due to the handmade nature of this item we recommend wiping the leather with a dry cloth before wear Sustainability Why choose our belts? Our glass beads are fully recyclable and are coloured using natural dyes. Glass beads are a particularly good alternative to plastic beads because when it breaks down, it remains safe and stable and releases no harmful chemicals into the surrounding environment. Glass also takes far less energy to produce and has a long life span. By rejecting leather we would destroy many jobs for individuals who rely on the leather industry for their livelihood. We only use leather byproducts from the meat industry. The leather would otherwise be wasted. Additionally, our leather is only coloured using natural dyes. It will last a lifetime and be passed on to future generations. It is the antithesis of fast fashion. The belt bags are made by the Heri Girls who are part of the Elimu Sewing Project in Kenya which supports young women from vulnerable backgrounds to pursue a 2-year training program which equips them with income-generating skills and a sewing trade. Colour: blue