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Book 5: Tribal Vibes for Bellydancers - All new content!

Description: A must-have for Tribal/fusion bellydance troupes whether beginners or professionals.

This book is about American Tribal Style costuming, beginning with ATS classics like the choli, and continuing through creative variations, and current trendy fusion and specialty looks. LIST OF CHAPTER HEADINGS

Popular troupes are pictured in costuming from previous years and their current look.

Original designs are modeled by Dina Lydia, Tempest, Elizabeth Dennis and members of The Indigo, Gypsy Caravan, and Seattle troupes Skin Deep, Anwaar (pictured above) inFusion, Troupe Hipnotica, Twilight, Hands of Kali, Veils of the Nile, and more.

Four hundred+ photos & line drawings • Sewing instructions • Styling advice
Tips for bargain hunting • Figure flattery • Sewing glossary • Resources
Spiral-bound to lie flat for use while sewing.

Single-book price: $17.95 + shipping
Discounts on orders of 3 or more Costume Goddess books.

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TRIBAL VIBES - LIST OF CHAPTER HEADINGS

Introduction - Why Tribal?

What's Changed?

Ethnic Influences
  Middle Eastern, East Indian,
  Turkish, Spanish, RenFair

Tribaret

Contemporary Influences
  Goth, Punk, Industrial

Retro Influences
  Vintage Hollywood, Steampunk &
  Le Belle Epoche (Victorian era),   Southern Gothic,  Dance Hall

Tribal Goddess

Designing a Troupe Costume

Tribal Costume Basics

Flattering Design

The Bellydance Top

How to Make a Ready-made Top Tribal

Making a Backless Choli with Gussets

Coin Bra and Belt

Jackets and Vests

Blouses

Skirts and Pants

Hipbelts and Hip Accents

The Bodacious Bustle

Secondhand Roses

Arm Costume

Headpieces

Jewelry

Skin Art

Decoration

What’s Next?

Tools and Supplies

Glossary of Sewing Basics

About My Contributors

Resources