Can Shake, But Still Having Problems With Shimmying

[sakon76]

While inside the Venetian in Vegas, I saw a sign for Bauman Rare Books and dragged Wonderful Husband to look. We had a delightful time ogling books that cost as much as my car.

One particular item caught my eye, though. It was Emile Prisse D'Avennes' La Decoration Arabe (1885), open to a print of Egyptian dancers. (The volume in question being a mere $4200.) I was quite taken by the dancers' costumes, and took a copy of Bauman's catalog with me so that I would remember to research this later.

Taschen has what looks like his entire works reprinted in hardback for $150. I've also found the particular print that charmed me here, as a poster for $50. The book is probably the better choice.

But still. Now I have something to refer to for eventually making a bellydance outfit that interests me more than a sparkly bra....

Comments

[playswithworms.livejournal.com]

Tunic, harem pants, lots of hip scarves - very nice! And very comfortable for dancing, although the one sparkly bra I made way back when was surprisingly supportive. We used burlap covered with fabric for the straps, and hooks of doom. Solid. XD

[jezeroth.livejournal.com]

I visit Bauman's every so often - one of the nice perks of living here. They have some spectacular stuff that's just jaw dropping.

[tainry.livejournal.com]

Those pants! Oooooooo!!!!! <3333333