{"product_id":"9780615507040","title":"Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads","description":"\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. \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Step-by-step illustrations of beading techniques, including back stitch, couching, tambour beading, scatter beading, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Directions for making high-quality bedlah, from concept to finished costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Techniques for developing beading patterns using clip art sources and transforming images into dynamic designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Fitting and covering bras and belts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extensive bibliography is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibexa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009596539120,"sku":"9780615507040","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615507040_p0.jpg?v=1763597792","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615507040","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}