{"title":"Belts","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"american-bullhide-leather-aro-belt","title":"American Bullhide Leather ARO Belt","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut from American bullhide leather with soft suede effect, this belt carries a natural depth in both texture and feel. The grain is softly pronounced, uneven, with a softness that breaks in easily while still holding structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of a traditional buckle system, it’s built around a continuous loop design. The strap feeds through two square loops, creating a secure hold without fixed holes or sizing. It adjusts naturally to the wearer, allowing for flexibility across different fits and ways of wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe construction is simple, but considered. Solid brass hardware anchors the piece, offered in two finishes: a matte silver tone and a warmer antique brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLike all AO pieces, the leather will evolve with time. The surface will shift, soften, and develop character through use. \u003cspan\u003eVariations in grain and tone are natural and should be embraced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong soft textured American bullhide leather, adjustable length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Length (including buckle): 150cm (59\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3cm (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DARKNEEDLE INDUSTRIES","offers":[{"title":"Antique Brass Black American Bullhide","offer_id":50450984861935,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2638\/files\/DSC09852.jpg?v=1786214793"},{"product_id":"marbled-horse-culatta-leather-aro-reversible-belt","title":"Marbled Horse Culatta Leather Aro Reversible Belt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reversible iteration of the Aro Belt, cut from GUIDI \u0026amp; ROSELLINI Italian marbled horse culatta.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naturally marbled reverse reveals irregular black markings across a warm, reversed surface, while the opposing full-grain side is deep black with a subtle pull-up effect. Designed to be worn on either side, allowing the character of the leather to shift with the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a solid brass double buckle in a matte silver finish. The extended length can be worn hanging naturally from the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Length (including buckle): 142cm (56\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3cm (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DARKNEEDLE INDUSTRIES","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":50739408568559,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2638\/files\/darkneedle_industries_marbled_culatta_leather_belt_1.jpg?v=1789168668"},{"product_id":"bovine-leather-aro-belt","title":"Bovine Leather Aro Belt","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCut from American bovine leather in a deep, textured red, this belt retains much of the character of the original hide. The surface shifts between richer and darker tones, with occasional tannery marks remaining visible throughout, making each piece distinctly its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse is left exposed with a soft suede nap, creating a tactile and visual contrast with the textured outer grain. The continuous loop construction reveals both sides of the leather when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-stitched in San Francisco, the belt is intentionally cut long, with the extended strap becoming part of its silhouette when worn. Rather than a traditional buckle, it feeds through two square solid brass loops, creating a secure, continuously adjustable hold without fixed holes or sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAvailable in Red or Black Bull Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Length (including buckle): 142cm (56\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3cm (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DARKNEEDLE INDUSTRIES","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":50739555860719,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":50739555893487,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2638\/files\/darkneedle_industries_red_bovine_belt_1.jpg?v=1789180955"},{"product_id":"shrunken-bison-leather-aro-belt","title":"Shrunken Bison Leather Aro Belt","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCut from American shrunken bison leather, the Aro Belt carries a natural depth in both texture and feel. The pronounced grain varies from piece to piece, with a soft, substantial hand that breaks in easily while maintaining its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than a traditional buckle and fixed holes, the Aro is built around a continuous loop design. The long strap feeds through two square loops, creating a secure, fully adjustable fit that allows the belt to be worn in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSolid brass hardware anchors the construction, offered in two finishes: matte silver tone or antique brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith wear, the bison will soften further and develop a rich patina. Variations in grain, texture, and tone are inherent to the leather and make each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAvailable Black or Olive Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTotal Length (including buckle): 142cm (56\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWidth: 3cm (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandmade in San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DARKNEEDLE INDUSTRIES","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":50740044431599,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive Brown","offer_id":50757978554607,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2638\/files\/DSC01873-2.jpg?v=1789237853"},{"product_id":"italian-horse-culatta-panel-stitched-leather-aro-belt","title":"Italian Horse Culatta Panel-Stitched Leather Aro Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aro Panel-Stitched Belt is constructed from individually selected sections of Italian horse culatta, joined by hand to create a continuous belt from a naturally irregular hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorsehide can vary considerably in thickness, grain and surface character across a single skin. Rather than cutting one uninterrupted strip through areas of inconsistent substance, individual panels are selected for a more uniform weight and structure before being cut, prepared and assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach section is joined using a ladder stitch, creating a series of visible transitions along the length of the belt. Areas of smooth grain, pronounced texture and natural variation are deliberately positioned throughout, turning the changing character of the hide into part of the construction itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process requires considerably more cutting, preparation and handwork than the standard Aro, with each connection individually stitched before the belt is assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the same continuous-loop construction as the Aro, the strap passes through solid metal hardware without fixed holes or conventional sizing, allowing the length and drop to be adjusted naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Length (including buckle): 142cm (56\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3cm (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DARKNEEDLE INDUSTRIES","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":50757973836015,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2638\/files\/darkneedle-aro-stitched-belt-black-1.jpg?v=1789400471"}],"url":"https:\/\/archivesf.com\/collections\/belts-1.oembed","provider":"The Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}