Abstract: A leather product decorated with predetermined indicia and a method of making the product. Preferably, a leather belt is provided with a liner attached thereto along a predetermined section of the rear of the belt to define a pocket. Decorative indicia such as letters, symbols, or the like are then marked on the belt immediately opposite the liner. A resistant cutting strip inserted into the pocket facilitates filagreeing by enabling spaces between the marked indicia to be removed through cutting or chiseling without damaging the belt. After unwanted material between the desired decorative indicia has been removed through filigreeing, the cutting strip may be simply removed from the pocket. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the decorative indicia may be colored prior to removal of the liner, and/or a background strip of predetermined color may be drawn into the pocket as the liner is removed to highlight the filigreed decoration.