Greetings! I am in the process of designing/building a "belly dancer's jacket" (not meaning to sound ill informed, I can't remember what they're called for the life of me!). I was hoping you'd have a suggestion for a pattern or perhaps other expert info to share.
Merry met! Thanks so much for writing. I think what you are looking for is a Ghawazee Coat. Many Tribal Style dancers have adopted this particular costuming bit and you will see it a lot in many historical dance performaces.The Suburban Ghawazee provides an excellent review of one pattern as well as multiple places to purchase it. If you are feeling adventureous Tala al-Hooriya's Website will walk you through how to make your own pattern and The Costume Goddess will show you how to modify an existing dress or jacket pattern into a Ghawazee Coat. Adira sells an adjustable Ghawazee Coat pattern. I also sell a pattern for a modern rendition of the Ghawazee Coat. The current pattern I have for sale is sleeveless but I am working on another that will feature optional sleeves and other customizable bits.
Thanks again for writing and good luck!
Here are some pics of Ghawazee Coats made from my pattern:
Here are a couple of interesting links about the actual Ghawazee Dancers of Egypt. Jasmin Jahal Wikipedia
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What is your pattern? What do you use? is it printed for sale? Thanks!
Posted by Sa'ada | January 3, 2008 3:51 AM
Posted on January 3, 2008 03:51