Waistbands and belts were worn by both men and women across the central and southern highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made by men, they were constructed using split strands from a variety of rattan canes and vines, and woven and plaited using a variety of intricate and ingenious patterns.

This particularly delicate waistband is interwoven with fine strands of yellow orchid stem and was created by a Kuglkane maker at Gandigl village in the Upper Simbu region.