I've seen these worn around waist on a beach in Europe. They weren't black though..I wonder what else can this be used for... reminds me of a belly dancing too :)
I have one of these. I wear it around my waist with a skirt. It add pizzazz to what I am wearing. It is really quite lovely. I have even worn it over my shoulder, shawl like. I always get compliments on it. Mine is entirely black though.