Belt Drop

morningstar · 07-29-2007, 01:47 AM

Hello,

What's your opinion on belt drops? Only one size conchos from belt to floor?
I have an idea for a belt drop that gradually become smaller to a tip that drags.

**Eagle Plumes** · 07-29-2007, 10:52 AM

mine kinda does that and running down each side I have the small silver spots.

Czechy · 07-29-2007, 11:15 AM

I think it looks nice to have the graduated drop. Otherwise, it looks like you are wearing an extra belt. My drop has two upholstery tassels at the tip instead of the metal tip thingy. I saw an old photo of a Lakota lady using tassels so that's where I got the idea from.

Lakota Wiyan · 07-30-2007, 11:55 AM

Most of the women around here have the graduated metal, and have the metal clip on the bottom. I dont know, I just like this look alot. I however, have a black drop that has metal pieces arranged in round flowers, all the way down. I just liked it, so I've been using it this year (was a regulat belt at KMart, only 3 bucks on clearance) and I've gotten alot of compliments about it. One of my cousins used some kind of chemical on her metal pieces that turned it a very rosy coppery color, which is just gorgeous. I haven't been able to ask her what it is that she used, but I"M GONNA!!! I'll pass on the knowledge when I find out!

morningstar · 08-02-2007, 12:24 PM

REally? I like the idea of a rosy copper color. Please do pass on the info....

superndngyrl · 08-02-2007, 01:37 PM

I've seen a lot of southern ladies have beaded belt drops. Thats an option as well.

**Emmy** · 08-02-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superndngyrl

I've seen a lot of southern ladies have beaded belt drops. Thats an option as well.

yup my belt drop is beaded.

**Eagle Plumes** · 08-02-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emmy

yup my belt drop is beaded.

These are sooo purdy! do you bead it then put it on? or bead to the drop?

notsocheese · 09-15-2007, 05:38 AM

I have a beaded drop as well. It's one big piece and it has buckskin at the top that goes through my belt--that way I don't have to take it off and on.

trudanny · 09-22-2007, 09:53 PM

I've seen so many beautiful beaded belt drops and the graduated conch ones as well.

I have often wondered, what is the significance of the piece?

07-29-2007, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
morningstar Junior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northland of MN Posts: 176	Belt Drop Hello, What's your opinion on belt drops? Only one size conchos from belt to floor? I have an idea for a belt drop that gradually become smaller to a tip that drags. __________________ Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking. -Black Elk Last edited by morningstar; 07-29-2007 at 01:49 AM.

07-29-2007, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,492	mine kinda does that and running down each side I have the small silver spots. __________________ I got a fevah! And the only cure is more cowbell!!!

08-02-2007, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
morningstar Junior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northland of MN Posts: 176	REally? I like the idea of a rosy copper color. Please do pass on the info.... __________________ Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking. -Black Elk

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trudanny Junior Dancer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 115	I've seen so many beautiful beaded belt drops and the graduated conch ones as well. I have often wondered, what is the significance of the piece? __________________ It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot

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07-29-2007, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Czechy wrapped in ribbonwork! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Here....for now Posts: 781	I think it looks nice to have the graduated drop. Otherwise, it looks like you are wearing an extra belt. My drop has two upholstery tassels at the tip instead of the metal tip thingy. I saw an old photo of a Lakota lady using tassels so that's where I got the idea from.

07-30-2007, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lakota Wiyan THE Lakota Wiyan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: He Sapa/Mni Luzahan/Inkpata Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 1	Most of the women around here have the graduated metal, and have the metal clip on the bottom. I dont know, I just like this look alot. I however, have a black drop that has metal pieces arranged in round flowers, all the way down. I just liked it, so I've been using it this year (was a regulat belt at KMart, only 3 bucks on clearance) and I've gotten alot of compliments about it. One of my cousins used some kind of chemical on her metal pieces that turned it a very rosy coppery color, which is just gorgeous. I haven't been able to ask her what it is that she used, but I"M GONNA!!! I'll pass on the knowledge when I find out!

08-02-2007, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
superndngyrl photo fun Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 4,291	I've seen a lot of southern ladies have beaded belt drops. Thats an option as well.

09-15-2007, 05:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
notsocheese Junior Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: on planet Earth... Posts: 198 Blog Entries: 2	I have a beaded drop as well. It's one big piece and it has buckskin at the top that goes through my belt--that way I don't have to take it off and on.

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