Macedonia, Greek and Bulgarian authentic old brass buckles with a belt of 19 century - rare
At this tender offer and many beautiful old authentic
brass buckles with a belt of 19 century. They are in excellent condition with
deep relief. Buckles are beautifully crafted with
great birds surrounded by floral motifs. Their origin is from Greece, Macedonia or Bulgaria, as
this model is rare. Buckles are weighing 245 grams and size 200x70 mm /7.9x2.8
inches. The length of the belt buckle with authentic hand-woven belt is 870 mm
/ 35.5 inches. A brief description about the traditions and ways of their
construction.
Authentic Greek and Bulgarian folklore and belt
buckles
This is one of the unique Bulgarian and Greek traditional
buckle called "PAFTI". It is part of the Bulgarian / Greek garment
folklore from 18 tons to the beginning of 20 century.
This can be from 1800 to 1890. Material used for their
construction is brass. Buckle consists of two decorative plates, connected
using hook and ring. These retrofitted by beautiful item made in the
traditional filigree technique. Complete with traditional buckle belt. Handmade
by an unknown master. Like all jewelry from the time these buckles are a unique
shape and decoration.
Metal buckles became an indispensable part
of traditional female costumes and a typical accent in the
town garment of the Bulgarian/Greek national revival period. The basic material
for belts and buckles in Bulgarian/Greek goldsmith centers during the Ottoman
rule is brass, bronze and the cheapest precious metal – silver, and its alloys,
predominantly on cooper base. They were made by means of the basic decorating
techniques and methods typical for traditional Bulgarian/Greek goldsmith’s art:
forging and hammering out, embossing, casting, filigree, enamel, niello etc.
Bulgarian/Greek buckles preserves old pagan
symbols and signs in which the traditional mythological notions and believes
are interwoven. Being an indispensable part of
Bulgarian/Greek national costumes and National revival town garment, the rich
variety of belt and buckle reveal also certain typical local and regional
distinctions, which make them one of the most significant garment parts.
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