ISO Dance cane and Melaya

[Bellydancefanatic]

Warning: Do not dance in a tight space whirling a cheap cane! You guessed it, I need a new one. Anyone have a plain black or gold one? I'm open to other colors as well. I'm tall-- 5'10.

And I'm just getting into to doing Melaya Leff, so I just need a practice Melaya. Now, awhile back ago, I think it was Zumarrad who mentioned how someone can make a Melaya. I couldn't find that forum anywhere.

Zumarrad-- if you see this forum, could you post what you did to make your Melaya? I don't even remember a word of it. I think it was you. Thanx!


In general, what's a good source for dance and folkloric props?

Thanx!

BDF

[bintbeled]

Scheherezade Imports is my usual go-to source for props. But aren't you in the DC-Virginia area? Did you try Cleopatra's Closet?

[beafarhana]

Originally Posted by Bellydancefanatic

Warning: Do not dance in a tight space whirling a cheap cane! You guessed it, I need a new one. Anyone have a plain black or gold one? I'm open to other colors as well. I'm tall-- 5'10.

And I'm just getting into to doing Melaya Leff, so I just need a practice Melaya. Now, awhile back ago, I think it was Zumarrad who mentioned how someone can make a Melaya. I couldn't find that forum anywhere.

Zumarrad-- if you see this forum, could you post what you did to make your Melaya? I don't even remember a word of it. I think it was you. Thanx!


In general, what's a good source for dance and folkloric props?

Thanx!

BDF

As it may be past Zumarrad's bedtime in NZ right now and I'm still on my lunchbreak, I will take the enormous liberty of reposting what she posted on my LJ about her melaya, and she can bitchslap me later for misrepresenting her, if she so wishes...

Get thee to a fabric shop! Mine is very cheap cotton knit with a rib pattern, black, with three rows of silver paillettes (the big ones) around the edges and straight down the middle (there is no seam or crochet bit). It might be up to 4m, I'm not sure - definitely three and a half. It's a big old bugger, and was made for/used by a dancer four inches shorter than me, but it never feels skimpy.

[ravenadesigns]

I have gold canes that are 39 inches - $10
Dance Cane

[Bellydancefanatic]

Bintbeled,

Yep, I'm in the DC/No VA area. Never heard of that place though. Is it an acutal shop or online store that serves our area?

Thanx!


Thank you, thank you Beafarhana! That helps me remember.


Raven,

That's just what I need! Could you make the sell here on Bhuz? Will PM you now.

BDF

[jenlindseys]

i also have a gold one I can sell to you for 8.50$ plus shipping.... let me know if you are interested.

[bintbeled]

Originally Posted by Bellydancefanatic

Bintbeled,

Yep, I'm in the DC/No VA area. Never heard of that place though. Is it an acutal shop or online store that serves our area?

Thanx!

BDF

Cleopatra's Closet is in the process of moving and will be in Alexandria. Here's the homepage:
Cleopatra's Closet.

Nimeera, who runs it, is super-sweet.

Latifa

[Bellydancefanatic]

Originally Posted by jenlindseys

i also have a gold one I can sell to you for 8.50$ plus shipping.... let me know if you are interested.

How many inches is it? What would you charge for shipping to VA, 20110?

Thanx,

BDF

[kiyaana]

Same here - and her sale is next weekend! A bunch of us in the F'burg area have an appointment for 7 a.m. next Saturday. Shop at Warehouse

Originally Posted by bintbeled

Scheherezade Imports is my usual go-to source for props.