dance clothing

Belt, sabuk, of black velvet with central square of maroon velvet. Decorated with applied gold trim along upper and lower edge and around the maroon section, which is suggestive of a buckle. Band and buckle element have motifs in the middle formed of gold-coloured beads, in the buckle element forming an eight pointed central star motif, and in the band four pointed stars at regular intervals, each witha central red artificial gemstone, and some single gold beads each set in a red sequin. A central yellow artificial gemstone in the buckle element and some single gold beads each set in a green sequin. With elasticated back. Part of topeng dance costume.

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