western belt

Rodeo waist cincher

A western belt is a wide leather belt with decorative tooling, often featuring carved floral or geometric patterns, and typically fastened with a large ornamental buckle.

Associated with cowboy and rodeo culture, western belts are worn both as functional accessories and fashion statements: His silver belt buckle was bigger than his fist.

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fashion style/aesthetic

western beltdress belt

Formal trouser fastener

designer belt · canvas belt · web belt · chain belt · braided belt

cultural/regional origin

western beltobi

Japanese robe sash

cummerbund · military belt · sash · utility belt

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G