Scarf

Throughout the antebellum American South, South America and the Caribbean, many slave masters required enslaved black women to wear head coverings. Headscarves served functional purposes like protecting women’s scalps from the sun, sweat, grime, and lice. Why did slaves wear head wraps? In America, the head-wrap was a utilitarian item, which kept the slave’s hair […]

the hijab. A form of headscarf, known as the hijab, is commonly seen in Muslim countries and is born out of qur’anic tradition. What is the religious head scarf called? The hijabThe hijab is one name for a variety of similar headscarves. It is the most popular veil worn in the West. These veils consist […]

In Nigeria a head tie is called a gele — that’s the word used by the Yoruba, one of the country’s many ethnic groups. But the wearing of head wraps is traditional for all Nigerians and indeed for most African cultures. An artfully folded gele is part of everyday wear and de rigueur for special […]

In South Asian culture, wearing a turban typically indicated one’s social status – kings and rulers once wore turbans. The Sikh gurus adopted the turban, in part, to remind Sikhs that all humans are sovereign, royal and ultimately equal. What is the purpose of the Indian turban? The turban protects the hair and keeps it […]

Believe it or not, the T-neck is kind of sexy. It’s comfortable and cute and even a little mysterious. And women usually wear them in the wintertime, a.k.a. the season of snuggling. Do turtle necks make you look bigger? Not only does the enhanced turtleneck add bulk to the upper body, that can make a […]

Not only does the enhanced turtleneck add bulk to the upper body, that can make a large chest look huge, but the cropped length is also going to make the chest look even larger. The reason is that whenever you shorten a body part you also make it look bigger and wider. Do turtlenecks make […]

Take the end of the scarf (which should be dangling near your feet) and pull it between your legs. Take the two bottom corners of the sarong, wrap them around your waist and tie them at the front, using a double knot. How do you wrap a sarong scarf? Step 1: Wrap the sarong around […]

Young kids learn through play Swaying scarves along with music can encourage self-regulation skills. Tossing scarves back-and-forth develops fine motor skills. Using scarves to hide objects helps develop focus and memory skills. Dancing with scarves as they follow cues enhancing listening skills. How can scarves enhance physical development and other skills? FINE MOTOR: Balling up […]

Chinese scarf and silk dance (巾舞 Jīn wǔ) refers to a dance where the practitioner holds a scarf or silks and is one of the unique creative art forms to emerge from ancient Chinese dance. What is Chinese ribbon dance? What is Chinese Ribbon Dancing? Chinese ribbon dancing is a traditional art form that originates […]

The Chinese Ribbon Dance is a traditional dance that has been performed for more than a 1000 years. The Chinese legend has it that Emperor Tang who ruled China from 713-755 AD had a dream that he was in the moon palace with many fairies singing and dancing who were wearing beautiful multicolored long robes. […]

Use cold to lukewarm water and a delicate fabric detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Flat dry the scarf on a towel. Colour and thickness may vary according to availability. How do you wash a delicate scarf? HOW TO LAUNDER DELICATE SCARVES Always use cold water. Fill a bucket or sink with cold water and add a specialty […]

A bedlah is a belly dancer costume with a fitted bra, hip belt, and skirt. Some may include harem pants in place of the skirt. The costume is often elaborately decorated with fringe, coins, beads, or other ornamentation. Ballet type slippers may be worn with belly dancer costumes. What are the things belly dancers wear? […]

The Asik is a solo slave dance from Mindanao that is usually done before the performance of singkil. The umbrealla-bearing attendant performs this dance to win her sultan master’s favor. In the Muslim area in the Philippines the dance is usually performed by the lady-in-waiting to the daughter of the Sultan. Is Asik dance a […]

Findings revealed that the prominent dance steps in the Philippine local dance Maglalatik are the (1) jogging, (2) forward-backward step, (3) arm swing, and (4) 8 quick clap cycles. How many parts are there in dancing Maglalatik? It has a four-part performance such as the palipasan and the baligtaran showing the intense battle, the paseo […]

Maglalatik is also called as Magbabao where ‘bao’ means ‘a coconut shell’. It is an all–male dance with coconut shells used as props. The Maglalatik embodies the element of a battle, reconciliation and a prize as well. It is usually performed during religious processions at the town fiesta of Binan. What is the main indigenous […]

The right leg should be on the right side of the belt and your left should be on the left side. Pull your dance belt up around your waist or hips. Pull it up to the height at which you wear your pants. Do not wear it low with the goal of keeping the thong […]

For clothing, at the bottom, you can wear Stretch leggings, yoga pants, or jazz-dance pants. On top, a suggestion is Sports bra or another bra that offers adequate support underneath the proper top. What is the thing that belly dancers wear? bedlahThe costume most commonly associated with belly dance is the ‘bedlah’ (Arabic: بدلة; literally […]

A 3-pack of lightweight ‘chiffon’ scarves for learning how to juggle or performing magic tricks. The slow action of juggling scarves, due to air resistance, makes them perfect for learning basic juggling patterns. Bright colours and softness also make them a perfect prop for youngsters to juggle or play with. What are juggling scarves made […]

For most classes, leggings, yoga pants, or athletic shorts with a tank-top or fitted T-shirt are great. For ballet classes, you certainly can wear a leotard and tights, but you also won’t be alone if you skip that. For hip hop classes, you can go with looser-fitting athletic pants or sweatpants. What kind of clothes […]

Chinese scarf and silk dance (巾舞 Jīn wǔ) refers to a dance where the practitioner holds a scarf or silks and is one of the unique creative art forms to emerge from ancient Chinese dance. Where did ribbon dancing originate? ancient ChinaChinese ribbon dancing is a traditional art form that originated in ancient China. Using […]