{"product_id":"bedlah-baubles-and-beads-paperback-1","title":"Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBedlah, Baubles, and Beads\u003c\/em\u003e is a book about designing and crafting the elaborate bra and belt sets worn by contemporary belly dancers. Also known as \"dance oriental\" and \"raks sharki,\" belly dancing has numerous sub-styles that are defined not only by their movement vocabulary, but also by their distinctive costuming. The first part of the book provides a conceptual framework by starting with a history of this costuming style and its origins here in the United States. From there, it concentrates on introducing the reader to design principles, methods, and techniques for developing figure-flattering styles. The second part presents the materials, tools, and processes for putting together an elaborately decorated bra and belt set. Step-by-step illustrations for applying beads, a fabric shopping guide, and directions for constructing the bra and belt bases are all illustrated with descriptive diagrams to aid the reader. Finally, the book finishes with a portfolio of styles and ideas for expanding the performance wardrobe. From skirts to accessories, these chapters introduce the essential garments that transform the bra and belt into a complete costume. Detailed topics include: * Step-by-step illustrations of beading techniques, including back stitch, couching, tambour beading, scatter beading, and more. * Directions for making high-quality bedlah, from concept to finished costume. * Techniques for developing beading patterns using clip art sources and transforming images into dynamic designs. * Fitting and covering bras and belts. An extensive bibliography is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323699593439,"sku":"9780615507040","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/4KqFyihXuo9780615507040_2727c861-79f4-43f0-83e7-f7c0783eac0a.webp?v=1788419685","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/bedlah-baubles-and-beads-paperback-1","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}