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First make a single stranded braid.
Fold the ends of the single stranded braid around in a loop and pinch them together. Set the knot down on the pinched ends (so that the loop is now standing vertically) to let it rise.
Yesterday's braid made following this tutorial. And a really awkward backward-mirror-shot.
The traditional belly dance .
Belly dance or Bellydance is a "Western"-coined name for a traditional "Middle Eastern" dance. It is something of a misnomer as every part of the body is involved in the dance; the most featured body part usually is the hips.
Belly dance takes many different forms depending on country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globally.
In the West, the costume most associated with belly dance is the bedlah (Arabic for "suit"). It owes its creation to the Victorian painters of "Orientalism" and the harem fantasy productions of vaudeville, burlesque, and Hollywood during the turn of the 20th century, rather than to authentic West Asian ("Middle Eastern") dress.
The bedlah style includes a fitted top or bra (usually with a fringe of beads or coins), a fitted hip belt (again with a fringe of beads or coins), and a skirt or harem pants. The bra and belt may be richly decorated with beads, sequins, braid and embroidery. The belt may be a separate piece, or sewn into a skirt.
The intricate braid on the rim of the medium Braid Serving Bowl adds an irresistible touch of style. And what's great about this piece is that it can be warmed or chilled before serving as the Nambé alloy will retain its temperature for a conveniently long time. cantoni.com/shop/holiday-gift-guide/gifts-under-300/braid...
A beautiful handbraided belt from Ayacucho.
In the Inca period these braids were used as string and were a weapon. I am amased they are able to do this by hand, as in Japan they are also made and on very complex equipment. So this is amazing work.
Bibblebot = hot tub in Dutch. I think this is the only word in Dutch I know. We also called this the lasso and the Roman chariot, but being as it's a village, it needs a hot tub.