Tribal Souk

7.8.2010 @ 12:55 pm UTC by lilah wild

Tribal Souk antique silver ankletsBellydance jewels on the more high-end side of things with a collection of silver: hinged vintage cuffs studded with spikes, hoop earrings, pairs of dancing anklets “not for beginners,” headpieces slathered in fringe, lots of ornate and dramatic pieces to enhance an ensemble with lots of shine and noise. Clothes, bags, belts, and other accessories are rich with bright embroidery and they carry things to decorate the home, too.

Online Dance Skirts

6.28.2010 @ 5:29 pm UTC by lilah wild

Online Dance Skirts bellydancing skirtJust what it says, with voluminous bellydancing styles that sweep all the way out to 12 yards, and customization in adding ruffles and contrasting colors. Double layers, mermaidy velvet-topped silhouettes, and slits that run to the top of the thigh are also offered as possibilities, along with the garnishings of fringed hip scarves, and they also do tango pants.

Tribaltique

6.17.2010 @ 5:28 pm UTC by lilah wild

Tribaltique bellydance spiked cuffBellydance fashion from the Netherlands, mostly traditional gear with flashes of tribal fusion. The skirts feature both patchwork wrapped and modern asymmetrical minis with the by-now standard page of flared dancing pants, and there are mitts and hooded scarves for further accessorizion. Also a good place for all the adornments: belts of mirrors and draping chains, spiky cuffs, flowered tiaras and fascinators and metal tassels to secure into the hair, and lots of great big jingling bits.

Very Merry Seamstress

2.16.2010 @ 5:07 pm UTC by lilah wild

Very Merry Seamstress pirate frock coatA gigantic catalog of handmade historical clothing and beyond for men and women, from Marie Antoinette ensembles to anime costumes. Full of gowns browsable by era, kids’ outfits, and things for pirates and brides, as well as harder-to-find key dressup bits: Elizabethan partlets, maternity bodices, a page of “underskirt devices,” elaborate neck ruffs, bodice jewels, wedding circlets, all the period-appropriate hats, velvet jester hose that offer the option of coordinating codpieces if that’s the kind of guy you are. Custom is extremely welcome.

BellyNut Tribal

2.3.2010 @ 1:32 pm UTC by lilah wild

BellyNut Tribal ghawazee coatA bellydance boutique from UK troupe/teachers Bodhaia Tribal. Shiny brocade ghawazee coats and corset-backed vests and pantaloons, bras loaded with tassels and coins and cleavage fringe, 3-tiered skirts made from 18 yards of fabric, and a page of belt bases for build-your-own costuming projects. Custom in the styles of urban tribal, Domba, and Bedouin welcome.

Fat Chance Bellydance

1.19.2010 @ 12:03 am UTC by lilah wild

Fat Chance Bellydance skirtAn American Tribal Style studio equipped with a boutique of all the costuming essentials. Cholis of cotton and velvet, voluminous skirts, fringe belts, veils, tribal body jewelry and sparkling hair flowers, the practicewear of kneepads and legwarmers, and a few holster bags from Wild Card. Also kohl and henna and tiny pocket mirrors shaped like mosques.

Flying Skirts

11.12.2009 @ 5:24 pm UTC by lilah wild

Flying Skirts bellydancing skirtBellydancing skirts made with massive amounts of yardage for maximum twirl, garnished with mirrors and brocade trim for extra flair, or left plain to let the movement do all the talking. Velvet cholis, bras that drip with coins and kuchi, tassel and fringe belts for layering, silk veils to dance with, harem bloomers, and lots of cheerfully noisy jewelry.