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This site is dedicated to the art, science and technique of designing and making costumes for Middle Eastern belly dance. My name is Dawn Devine Brown and I am the author of Embellished Bras, Costuming from the Hip, From Turban to Toe Riing and Bedlah, Baubles and Beads. These books contain information and directions for creating beautiful dance wear. My website is a continuation of my love of Middle Eastern dance and costuming.
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Upcoming Events
Sunnyvale Summer Series
Music and Market
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Sunnyvale, Ca
on South Murphy St.
between Evelyn and Washington
Free Music • Street Vendors • FoodPaloma of Lunatic Fringe hosts:
Sarah of Wicked Smiley's
Davina's Byzantium Collection
Francine Fine Art and Fantasy Jewelry
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full-sized printable flyer
Desert Dance Festival
September 12 & 13, 2009
Santa Clara - SES Hall
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Silicon 2009
October 2 - 4, 2009
San Jose Doubletree
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Bedouin Bazaar
October 10 & 11, 2009
San Diego - Al Bahr Shrine
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SF/BA MECDA Gala Show
November 14, 2009
Palo Alto - Cubberly Auditorium
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 BYZANTIUM
Costume Collection
Retro ~ Gypsy ~ Tribal ~ Fusion ~ Vintage ~ Modern
Versatile and comfortable, Byzantium bras and belts are designed and hand-built by Davina. These sets have a historic feel and a modern flair, giving them a mercurial flexibility to integrate into a variety of stylistic genres. Ready-to-wear bras are available through Simply Stylish, Lunatic Fringe and on Davina's Bellydance-O-Rama eBay store or in person at upcoming events. For more information on custom ordering a Byzantium bra, belt or set, email Davina.
BYZANTIUM
Coin & Stone Jewelry
Take your love of belly dance jewelry off of the stage and into daily life with these tribal-inspired ethnographic necklace and earrings that work well with casual clothes, office attire and even for a dinner out!
Byzantium Coin Jewelry is now being shown through Beadzilla Jewelry. If you are in the greater bay area, and like to attend farmer's markets, community events and art & wine festivals, check out the Beadzilla website for upcoming shows. www.beadzilla.com
Davina's Bellydance-O-Rama
Visit my e-bay store for great deals on my books and other costuming products. Currently, we are selling books and patterns and other assorted products.
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Photo by Jeff Obermann April '04
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Bay Area Dancer *Setareh* wearing a Byzantium Bedlah set and skirts from her own collection. The design of the bra and belt was collaborative, and crafted from vintage Pakistani textiles and jewelry from the dancer's collection.
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