Costuming from the Hip (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615540856)

Costuming from the Hip is a comprehensive reference for anyone who works with Middle Eastern dancewear. Dancers, costume makers, designers, and historical re-enactors will like the many illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques, and hundreds of hints and tips. This 118-page book will take you step-by-step through measuring your body, researching your costume, laying out the patterns, fitting it, and accessorizing your creation. Topics covered include: * Making your measurement chart * Turkish coats, kaftans, and thobes * Veils * Jewelry * Designing for every body type * Coin, tassle, and cabaret belts * Bras and cholis * Shirts, vests, and blouses * Men's wear * Going professional. The book includes a glossary and an extensive bibliography.

Author: Barry Brown, Dawn Devine
ISBN-10: 0615540856
ISBN-13: 9780615540856
Publisher: Ibexa Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1997
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.25d