Belly dance coins belt, costumes & accessories?

Question

Is there a reputable egyptian store in Alex or Cairo to whom i could order this type of items from.

I can find it where i live in Asia but prices are really expensive and quality is not always good.

I search on the internet but so far did not find what I'm looking for. I'm not a professional dancer but I'm still very passionate about it.

Thanks in advance for your advice and help.

Answer 1

Hi there are a few inet addresses you could try that all have good quality.

Isabel's have some fabulous stuff,w.w.w.belly.com w.w.w.ajantaenterprise.com
Or go to the Virtual Khan, it's the next best thing to being in Egypt.
You can find it by just doing a Google.with the words, Virtual Khan.
You will see a list on the left hand side of all they sell.Belly Dancing Costumes is among them.
The Virtual Khan is a well respected site.
I can recommend them.
Belly dancing is a great way to keep fit and it makes you feel good to just put on the music and go for it!
Good Luck.

Answer 2

i'm a feminist belly dancer as well!! belly dancing (well, Middle eastern dance more appropriately) was originally a woman's dance, done for and by women only. it was also used as a 'birthdance' to prepare women for childbearing & childbirth. it has been changed into "belly dancing" since the 'west' got wind of it, and changed the costumes to be a bit more revealing. but it's still a womanly dance. i LOVE belly dancing, it's so much fun!! and it is an exercise that is especially beneficial for women, as it uses & strengthens all the feminine muscles. an exerpt from the second link that i wholeheartedly agree with: "Feminists and belly dancers are natural allies in many ways. Feminists are particularly attuned to seeing women’s expression suppressed by patriarchal expectations. Feminists, like belly dancers, are used to being misunderstood. While belly dancers are often portrayed as being exhibitionistic or sexually immoral, feminists are often tagged as man-haters, lesbians, radicals, control freaks and prudes. Feminists are particularly aware that public images of women can be misleading, and that often there is a different story behind the “story” society embraces. Feminists are also attuned to the forms of women’s self-expression, and alert to the difficulties society has in hearing it."

Answer 3

to be frank, there are no "reputable"" stores that sell belly dancing costumes & accessories. There are certain areas where they can be purchased such as Khan El Khalili & Mohamed Ali street in Cairo & Zan2et el setat in Alex.

They are primarily sold in small shops, khan el khalili is your best bet since it is a touristic area, but make sure you bargain a lot and you should get a decent price. I do not recommend going to the other places i mentioned, since they are in the poorer neighbourhoods of cairo and alex.

If you intend on shopping online, your best bet is ebay, there are a few sellers who are selling belly dancing clothing. You might also want to check out turkish stores online, they offer similar stuff.

Answer 4

u may go to khan el khalily area in old Cairo u will find a lot from what u search for with low prices

Answer 5

Well, I'd love to see your belly dance, Sweetheart.
In fact, I'd reckon I'd love to see your breasts bounce and your butts shake, as well.