As a less functional but more traditional-looking option, a braided leather belt may work in some situations. You could unbraid it into individual strands. It would help if it isn't worn-out as tends to happen to my belts.
Steve
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"After I had solaced my mind with the comfortable part of my condition, I
began to look round me, to see what kind of place I was in, and what was
next to be done"