Tudor Pomander Girdle Belt

Tudor Medieval Girdle Belt fit for a Queen.

This belt is a full long length renaissance/Tudor style girdle belt for costume, historical reenactment or cosplay. Inspired by girdle belts worn in Tudor portraits such as those worn by Jane Seymour, Catherine Parr and Anne Boleyn.

From the middle ages right up to the 1700s, pomanders were carried, held to the nose, suspended on chains or girdles or hung in rooms to ward off bad smells, freshen clothes and make the wearer smell nice. It was also believed that these sweet smelling herbs and spices could ward off infectious diseases and protect the wearer from illness. A pomander was a perfumed ball of some kind:- A perforated case of petals, herbs and spices with musk or rose petals.
The “pomander”, usually gold or silver, could be attached to belts, girdles, clothing and jewellery. Pomanders were a popular accessory in Tudor and Elizabethan times. Elizabeth I was said to carry a pomander scented with Damask Rose, Benzoin and Ambergris, and a few appear in the lists of New Year’s gifts to the Queen.

The belt is made with multi layer antique golden findings, crystals and pomander shaped connectors, made by hand. At the bottom of the belt is a key shaped pomander.

The belt is full adjustable to fit with a sturdy extension chain to the back and waist.

Choose from emerald green, red or sapphire blue.

The belt is photographed on a Tudor gown to show you the full effect. The purchase price is for the belt only.

The belt will come wrapped in our rose tissue paper and a pretty organza gift bag.