The photographer deserves a bonus for making the woven details look more dramatic and attractive in the photo than they really are. This is a poorly embossed impression of a woven pattern. The belt is a lot smaller than advertised as it is in inches but luckily based on other reviews I ordered a larger size and can wear it to the last notch. As mentioned in other reviews, the storage compartment is very small and the zipper feels fragile. It will be interesting to see how durable the belt is. I think the belt is overrated in reviews for its value. I find the price a bit high for this quality and Chinese origin. I am happier with my PacSafe purchase, which is why I encourage potential buyers to look at this line of products.