Belt was the traditional dial-piece men's suit among the peoples of the Near East and Central Asia, the Caucasus. He was decorated with overlaid metal plates, usually square.
It is believed that he appeared in the beginning of our era, and then spread widely, and in the X century. came to the territory of ancient Russia.
Samples zones were discovered during excavations of ancient tombs vigilantes.
From age to age the appearance of typesetting belts changed. Their design and ornaments carried special meaning. Belt showed that the owner has a high social status.