Pair of silver belts

Title
Pair of silver belts
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Kerala, India
Material
Silver
Dimension
Object size: Refer to parts.
Accession No.
2015-00162
Collection of
Indian Heritage Centre

Silver belts such as these, called arapatta, were worn by Malabari Muslim women as part of their normal attire. The belts are made of interlocking links of silver, with a large buckle to fasten at the centre.

 

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