Thread: Strut your peacock

I am thinking of doing a peacock project next and am looking for a little inspiration on the beading and colors. So post your fav peacock costumes ladies!

These are very burley fusiony but some ideas could be adapted...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qvJZ-hd50w]YouTube - Peacock Belly Dance[/ame]

I was in that dance:) I'm the super-pale one in the middle at the begining.

Besides the shorts and gloves from L-Rose, we made those costumes from scratch!

I have always wanted to fix it so I can wear it to a "normal" restaurant venue sans the feather hat, but just haven't had time yet.

For the tail, we made a 3/4 veil like attachment that was sewn onto the belt.

The appliques were made from cut glitter dot fabric with big blue sequin dots at the "eye" and the same applique, but smaller on the belt and bra. They were outlined with gold sequins. Gold swag beading for fringe and voila...peacock.

Peacock related posts:
Buggirl's Increasingly Strange Tokyo Tales...

Originally Posted by ozma

Peacock related posts:
Buggirl's Increasingly Strange Tokyo Tales...

Ozma, as always, an inspiration.

This has been my fave for a while now.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bY5bXZMNY]YouTube - Belly dancer Alena Grynchyk ( full version)[/ame]

Not only a beautiful costume but a great dancer in it! I LOVE the fans.

This is not a good version of this video at all (I have the DVD and I can tell you it's much better than shown here) because the colors aren't coming out well, but this is what I'd call peacock colors.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGpV3wuNLMU]YouTube - :: Blanca :: from SENSUAL BELLYDANCE DVD:: WorldDanceNewYork.com :: Free Shipping Worldwide![/ame]

Sarah Skinner's "Cool gemstones" has the peacock colors touch!

Cool gemstones | Shakemyday

Qamar

Originally Posted by Qamar60

Sarah Skinner's "Cool gemstones" has the peacock colors touch!

Cool gemstones | Shakemyday

Qamar

OMG!!! That one is incredible!!!!

And lots of other ideas to get inspire, like the Flowers of Araby troupe, with instructional how to do the peacock cossie! Internet is a great sources!

Belly Dance Instruction and Performance by Flowers of Araby of St Louis, MO


Here is an other inspiration page: 2009 January « Clothesmonaut

Belly Dance Lessons That Connect the Dots - Broacast Live, Streamed and DVDs.


SAJEELA DESIGN SAJEELA DESIGN SAJEELA DESIGN


And this baby is on eBay, ready to wear, WOW!

JEWELED PEACOCK Gypsy Belly Dance 4pc Costume & Skirt - eBay (item 280347297742 end time May-25-09 09:15:05 PDT)




Qamar

I made this peacock inspired costume for fellow bhuzer Kalyani.

Originally Posted by shahla

I made this peacock inspired costume for fellow bhuzer Kalyani.

Totaly stunning! :tongue:

Qamar

omg, Loving this thread!!
huge fan of peacock colors ..g.:
and these costume ides are awesome!

Originally Posted by Qamar60

And lots of other ideas to get inspire, like the Flowers of Araby troupe, with instructional how to do the peacock cossie! Internet is a great sources!

Belly Dance Instruction and Performance by Flowers of Araby of St Louis, MO


Here is an other inspiration page: 2009 January « Clothesmonaut

Belly Dance Lessons That Connect the Dots - Broacast Live, Streamed and DVDs.


SAJEELA DESIGN SAJEELA DESIGN SAJEELA DESIGN


And this baby is on eBay, ready to wear, WOW!

JEWELED PEACOCK Gypsy Belly Dance 4pc Costume & Skirt - eBay (item 280347297742 end time May-25-09 09:15:05 PDT)




Qamar

GAH looooove all of those!!!

do tattoos count?? i want a peacock cossie but get overwhelmed by the difficulty so i got this!!

This isn't exactly about peacock feathers but was inspired by peacocks in general so maybe it counts? This is from my collection last year.

Originally Posted by tattood1

do tattoos count?? i want a peacock cossie but get overwhelmed by the difficulty so i got this!!

WOW!

That is the FIRST tattoo I've ever seen where I've thought "I want one!!"

Originally Posted by tattood1

do tattoos count?? i want a peacock cossie but get overwhelmed by the difficulty so i got this!!

I think that is the prettiest tattoo I've ever seen!

Originally Posted by tattood1

omg that is beautifully done!!

not peacock "themed" but the rich colors remind me of peacock feathers....

Dear Tatood1 -

I am with the other ladies! That peacock feather is the most beautiful tatoo I have ever seen and the only one I've seen that I would even consider for myself. The artist did a magnificent job in every respect, and you have the body for it!

-Devora

My pretty royal blue & pink peacock noussa!

Originally Posted by nayastrance

My pretty royal blue & pink peacock noussa!

That is one of the cutest costumes I have ever seen. I love the little peacocks beaded into the design. I've always wanted to make one like that, but just haven't had the time yet.

I get so sick of the ubiquitous flowers and swirls on belly dance costumes.

I forgot about this one! It's a tribaret I made for a local dancer. I wish I could get more of this amazing peacock trim I found in a Tokyo craft store.

Love that Tribal set! Amazing pics, ladies! I've been wanting to make a Peacock set for quite some time! Inspiring!

I am loving these! If I can ever figure out the scanner at work I will post a sketch of what I am thinking of doing.

Originally Posted by tattood1

I rarely impressed by tattoos, but this one is absolutely gorgeous!!! The moment I saw it I also started thinking "on which part of the body could I get it?"

So this is the basic idea of what I want to do. I can't draw to save my life so ignore the horrid sketching. I want the base in black, the hip scarf/belt in emerald green. The rest of course in peacock colors. The little lines all over it are just hits of fringe. Of course, I never end up with what I plan so I am sure it will turn out a bit different. I don't know how to change this in to a actual pic and not just an attachement so sorry about that.

Originally Posted by Linnyg

I don't know how to change this in to a actual pic and not just an attachement so sorry about that.

when all else fails.... open it so you see it on your screen, do Print Screen, open Paint, Control+V, trim the edges, save... and there you go, it's a pic ^^