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Batik
Batik
2.16 Length x 1.40 Wide
Batik, the Traditional Fabric of Indonesia
It would be impossible to visit or live in Indonesia and not be exposed to one of the country's most highly developed art forms, batik. On your first visit to a batik store or factory you will undoubtedly experience an overwhelming stimulation of the senses – due to the many colors, patterns and the actual smell of batik. Only through repeated visits and a bit of study will the types of designs and their origins become apparent.
The word batik is thought to be derived from the word 'ambatik' which translated means 'a cloth with little dots'. The suffix 'tik' means little dot, drop, point or to make dots. Batik may also originate from the Javanese word 'tritik' which describes a resist process for dying where the patterns are reserved on the textiles by tying and sewing areas prior to dying, similar to tie dye techniques. Another Javanese phase for the mystical experience of making batik is “mbatik manah” which means “drawing a batik design on the heart”.
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Bear Stage Puppet
Bear Stage Puppet
Black bear are the smallest of bear species in North America – grizzly and polar bears are larger. Black bears stand 2 to 3 feet at shoulders and 4 to 7 feet long from nose to tail. In Montana, black bears weigh between 180 to 400 pounds. The heaviest black bear ever weighed roughly 900 pounds.
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Belly Dance Coin Belt
Belly Dance Coin Belt
Why do belly dancers wear coins?
But what puzzles most people is why belly dancers wear coins. … They would then sew these coins onto their hips scarves, saving them for dowry. When a woman had earned enough, she could return home to a proper and happy marriage and give up dancing.
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Belly Dance Coin Belt
Belly Dance Coin Belt
Belly Dance Coin Belt Silver
Why do belly dancers wear coins?
But what puzzles most people is why belly dancers wear coins. … They would then sew these coins onto their hips scarves, saving them for dowry. When a woman had earned enough, she could return home to a proper and happy marriage and give up dancing.
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Belly Dance Coin Belt Silver
Why do belly dancers wear coins?
But what puzzles most people is why belly dancers wear coins. … They would then sew these coins onto their hips scarves, saving them for dowry. When a woman had earned enough, she could return home to a proper and happy marriage and give up dancing.
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Belly Dance Coin Belt Silver
Belly Dance Coin Belt Silver
Why do belly dancers wear coins?
But what puzzles most people is why belly dancers wear coins. … They would then sew these coins onto their hips scarves, saving them for dowry. When a woman had earned enough, she could return home to a proper and happy marriage and give up dancing.
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Belly Dance Coin Belt Silver Single Row
Why do belly dancers wear coins?
But what puzzles most people is why belly dancers wear coins. … They would then sew these coins onto their hips scarves, saving them for dowry. When a woman had earned enough, she could return home to a proper and happy marriage and give up dancing.
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Belly Dance Hip Scarf Black
Hip scarves are adorned with colourful and musical elements to dazzle the viewers and help move the dancer. Utilizing the perfect belly dance hip scarf is essential for accentuating your movements. … The art of belly dancing relies on the movement of your hips, so be sure to find your ideal hip scarf!
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Belly Dance Hip Scarf Deluxe Aqua
Hip scarves are adorned with colorful and musical elements to dazzle the viewers and help move the dancer. Utilizing the perfect belly dance hip scarf is essential for accentuating your movements. … The art of belly dancing relies on the movement of your hips, so be sure to find your ideal hip scarf!
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