Thank you for looking at this handmade cuff . Black Vegan Leather The silver is an alloy The width is 1 inch x 0.5 72 " cord, just find the middle and wrap from both sides Tying the cord is easy - you can use a combination of a slipknot and a normal knot or just tuck it below the other cords as pictured : ( you can make it as tight as you like or tie it. Vegan cord, faux leather, festival, burning man, coachella, hippie, bohemian, boho, steampunk, exercise, punk rock, free spirit