concho belt

Metal-disc waistband

A concho belt is a leather belt decorated with conchos—round or oval metal ornaments, typically silver, featuring stamped or engraved designs.

Associated with Southwestern Native American craftsmanship, particularly Navajo silverwork, concho belts are worn as statement accessories with jeans or over dresses: She paired her turquoise jewelry with a vintage concho belt.

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