Sans Arcidet Paris
Wide Braided Raffia Belt
This wide belt is made from braided raffia and features a round buckle with a marbled finish. Its primary use is to secure garments such as pants or skirts at the waist. The belt is 50 mm wide and is part of the Sans Arcidet Paris line at Simons.
- Material
- Braided raffia
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Size
Specifications
Braided raffia belt with a round marbled buckle, 50 mm wide.
Braided raffia material, round marbled buckle, wide 50 mm width
- Material
- Braided raffia
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Additional Attributes
- braided raffia construction
- round buckle with marbled finish
- 50 mm width
- wide belt silhouette
Product Insights
The Wide Braided Raffia Belt from Sans Arcidet Paris, hand-crocheted in Madagascar and rated 4.9/5 by boutiques, offers a unique tradeoff: its tight braid triples tensile strength and develops a patina with wear, but the 100% raffia requires conditioning to avoid brittleness. Originally $175 CAD, now $59.95, it undercuts mass-market sale prices. The 50mm width does not fit belt loops—it is designed to be worn over dresses or high-waist trousers for waist definition, suiting casual and smart-casual looks but clashing with sharp office tailoring. The simple round faux-horn buckle, with unique marbling, complements the textured braid and is animal-free. The belt needs careful cleaning with a barely damp cloth and storage in the included bag away from sunlight.
Verified claims
- Artisan origin
- Hand-crocheted in Madagascar; rated 4.9/5 by boutiques.
- Durability
- Tight braid triples tensile strength; raffia develops patina.
- Aging
- 100% raffia becomes supple and richer colour with wear, but needs conditioning to avoid brittleness.
- Care
- Raffia absorbs moisture; clean with a barely damp cloth and store in the included bag away from sunlight.
- Casual alignment
- Works for casual and smart-casual looks but clashes with sharp office tailoring.
- Width
- Too wide for belt loops; designed to be worn over dresses or high-waist trousers for waist definition.
- Buckle style
- Simple round faux-horn buckle complements the textured braided strap.
- Buckle design
- Round buckle with marbled finish keeps focus on the braid.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-crocheted from non-stretch raffia in Madagascar.
- Reputation
- Rated 4.9/5 by boutiques on Faire, indicating wholesale confidence.
- Pricing
- Originally $175 CAD, now $59.95 CAD, beating mass-market sale prices.
- Faux horn marbling
- Each buckle has marbling cast through the resin, producing a unique pattern.
- Animal-free
- Faux horn buckle uses no animal parts, aligning with the raffia belt's plant-based material.
- Abrasion resistance
- Natural wax coating on each strand provides abrasion resistance against clothing.
- Cleaning
- Dust with soft brush; spot clean with damp cloth and mild soap; avoid soaking.
- Storage
- Store in the included cotton dust bag in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Conditioning
- Apply leather conditioner occasionally to prevent brittleness.
- Wear characteristics
- Construction resists stretching and abrasion; raffia develops patina with wear.
- Ethical craft
- Hand-crocheted in Madagascar by local artisans, with production rooted in the founders' Malagasy heritage.
Product record
- Title
- Wide Braided Raffia Belt
- Brand
- Sans Arcidet Paris
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A wide, flat braided raffia belt shown coiled with a large circular glossy ring buckle and a braided keeper; material texture and weave are clearly visible.
- Coiled braided belt bodyWide flat belt formed from multiple tightly braided raffia strands, shown rolled into a compact coil exposing the braided texture on the top and outer edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.40 (high) - Braided keeperShort section of the same braided material folded over the belt edge to act as a keeper, with the same weave pattern and color as the belt body.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Ring buckleLarge circular ring buckle with a smooth glossy finish and an open center; the belt end passes through the ring.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Weave detailIndividual braided strands and a slightly lustrous fiber surface are visible, producing a textured, slightly uneven surface across the belt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the belt; front-facing perspective showing the belt coiled and the buckle rotated slightly forward.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed on a light gray to off-white seamless background, centered in the lower half of the frame with empty space above.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a subtle cast shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the belt, indicating a light source from above-left.Partial
- Image cropEntire product visible and fully within frame; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
deep burgundy· belt body and keeper#4A242Cgloss black· ring buckle#32332D- Coiled braided belt bodyWide flat belt formed from multiple tightly braided raffia strands, shown rolled into a compact coil exposing the braided texture on the top and outer edge.