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Aisha Azar · 07-01-2008, 03:15 PM

Dear Khanjar,
I have the full 1860 edition, though alas, not an original! The nice thing about Lane as opposed to many writers of the time was that he actually seemed to LIKE the Egyptians. Lane has been a staple of the belly dance world for many years as far as costuming for Ghawazi and other folkloric dances.
Thank you for sharing.
If you are interested in historical costuming, another book that might grab your attention:
Arab Dress from the Dawn of Islam to Modern Times, (2000), Yadida Kalfon Stillman
ISBN 90-04-11373-8

Stillman was Professor of History and Near Eastern Languages at University of Oklahoma and a well known expert on Islamic clothing. She died in 1998.
Regards,
A'isha

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Aisha Azar V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 4,502	Lane Dear Khanjar, I have the full 1860 edition, though alas, not an original! The nice thing about Lane as opposed to many writers of the time was that he actually seemed to LIKE the Egyptians. Lane has been a staple of the belly dance world for many years as far as costuming for Ghawazi and other folkloric dances. Thank you for sharing. If you are interested in historical costuming, another book that might grab your attention: Arab Dress from the Dawn of Islam to Modern Times, (2000), Yadida Kalfon Stillman ISBN 90-04-11373-8 Stillman was Professor of History and Near Eastern Languages at University of Oklahoma and a well known expert on Islamic clothing. She died in 1998. Regards, A'isha