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Hand Tooled and Beaded Belt: The “HH9” Custom Heritage Piece

The “HH9” Hand Beaded Custom  1.5 inch wide belt is a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece that flawlessly blends traditional Western artistry with heirloom-quality materials.  This belt is meticulously crafted from Hermann Oak vegetable-tanned leather, renowned worldwide for its superior quality, firm temper, and exceptional tooling characteristics.

KEY FEATURES AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Hermann Oak Leather Base:  The foundation of the belt is made from premium, full-grain Hermann Oak leather.  This USA-made leather is celebrated by saddle makers for its strength, tight grain, and ability to hold deep ,crisp tooling impressions, ensuring the belt will resist stretching and last a lifetime.
•  Intricate Hand Tooling:  The leather features extensive hand tooling. This work is not machine-pressed; each detail is individually stamped and cut by a skilled artisan.  The tooling gives the belt a rich, dimensional texture.
• Hand-Woven Beadwork:  A central feature of this custom piece is the hand-beaded strip inlay.  The beadwork is woven on a loom using high-quality Miyuki beads for exceptional detail and durability.  The “HH9” design is defined by its specific bead pattern, color palette, and length making it a truly unique accent. This strip is typically set and sewn into a recessed channel carved into the leather to protect the delicate beads.
  
• Finish:  The leather is then hand-dyed, often using a rich, antiqued finish (like mahogany or dark brown) that brings out the contrast of the deep tooling, followed by burnished and finished edges for a smooth, comfortable feel.

This belt is not just an accessory; it’s a wearable piece of art that will develop a rich, personal patina over years of use, growing better and softer with age while retaining its strength and shape.

I use a very small size 15 seed bead. Each bead is put on a needle one by one and weaved on a loom by hand.