the description says "full-grain genuine leather with hand-made basketwork". As a year-old leather craftsman I can tell the impression of "handmade" from "roller embossing" in basket weave patterns. In addition, the embossed design is off-centre the full length of the belt, with a wider edging at the bottom than at the top. The stitching is very well done, I expect the Strap is durable, we'll see over the next few months For the price, I'll keep it to myself and use it with my work clothes rather than forego a truly "manual" belt.