Khaleehy/Khaleeji Thobe

Midoria · 05-21-2008, 02:46 AM

Salaam, Ladies.

I'm taking a few khaleegy workshops in the summer and fall, and thought it was a good idea to purchase my own thobe nashal. I found a few online, but they seem to be for performance (aka they are expensive). Does anyone know where I can get a decent saudi thobe for $75 or under? I saw a few on ebay, but they were too short. I need at least "56 inches, preferably "58.

Thanks!

adiemus · 05-21-2008, 05:30 AM

I've made mine using a pattern from Kashmir's (Raqs - Middle Eastern Dance - with Kashmir) site - it's really easy and then you have something that you can be proud of and continue to decorate.
The length in the front should just touch the ground, while the back should drape a little, so actual length will vary a bit. Kashmir's pattern makes up very easily and looks great!

Gia al Qamar · 05-21-2008, 01:29 PM

It's $95...but you'll be glad that you spent the extra $$$...
The Belly Dance Store
Carries GORGEOUS Thobes...
I buoght one and it's FAR too long for me...but I love it so much I am going to hem!

Gia

Midoria · 05-21-2008, 01:33 PM

Thanks, adiemus. However, at the moment, I'm really looking to buy. I have no time between two jobs and going for another degree soon. If I wasn't so busy I'd give it a go, though.

Shanazel · 05-21-2008, 02:42 PM

Is that your thobe, Gia? It is gorgeous. I am 5'7" tall- how would it be for length on someone my height? I confess I have no idea how tall you are...

Maria_Aya · 05-21-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gia al Qamar

It's $95...but you'll be glad that you spent the extra $$$...
The Belly Dance Store
Carries GORGEOUS Thobes...
I buoght one and it's FAR too long for me...but I love it so much I am going to hem!

Gia

Errrr I got this one from Cairo for 25 euro this means 20 $ and makes us all mad about how much prices go up...... its the exact one and colour and design, and got it in 3 colours for group dance also, i'm wearing it in this video (the colour seems different because of the lighting)

Maria Aya

Shanazel · 05-21-2008, 06:11 PM

Well, that is a considerable difference in price, to say the least. Wanna go shopping in Cairo for me?

Gia al Qamar · 05-21-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanazel

Is that your thobe, Gia? It is gorgeous. I am 5'7" tall- how would it be for length on someone my height? I confess I have no idea how tall you are...

The one that I purchased is black and gold...
I'm 5'3" and it is at least 5 inches too long!
If you go through that site, you can ask the owner to measure...she's terrific and always gives my students great service (g'head...drop my name!)
Maria...I completely agree...it would be a BLESSING if we could get such low prices on our costumes here...Most of these stores double for retail, which is quite common...sometimes they need to add in the cost of shipping, maybe duty charges from overseas...I've honestly never seen them LESS expensive for sale online or in the US...
Gia

Caroline_afifi · 05-21-2008, 08:38 PM

If you need it for practising you could try making one and then invest in a really beautiful one when for performance etc.?

Midoria · 05-21-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Caroline_afifi

If you need it for practising you could try making one and then invest in a really beautiful one when for performance etc.?

Well, I'm not interested in performing. I take dance classes and workshops for my own personal benefit only. So I think it's better to just buy a cheap thobe for practicing.

05-21-2008, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Midoria Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 39	Khaleehy/Khaleeji Thobe Salaam, Ladies. I'm taking a few khaleegy workshops in the summer and fall, and thought it was a good idea to purchase my own thobe nashal. I found a few online, but they seem to be for performance (aka they are expensive). Does anyone know where I can get a decent saudi thobe for $75 or under? I saw a few on ebay, but they were too short. I need at least "56 inches, preferably "58. Thanks!

05-21-2008, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 975	I've made mine using a pattern from Kashmir's (Raqs - Middle Eastern Dance - with Kashmir) site - it's really easy and then you have something that you can be proud of and continue to decorate. The length in the front should just touch the ground, while the back should drape a little, so actual length will vary a bit. Kashmir's pattern makes up very easily and looks great! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

05-21-2008, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gia al Qamar Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ New Jersey Posts: 411	It's $95...but you'll be glad that you spent the extra $$$... The Belly Dance Store Carries GORGEOUS Thobes... I buoght one and it's FAR too long for me...but I love it so much I am going to hem! Gia

05-21-2008, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Midoria Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 39	Thanks, adiemus. However, at the moment, I'm really looking to buy. I have no time between two jobs and going for another degree soon. If I wasn't so busy I'd give it a go, though.

05-21-2008, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,227	Is that your thobe, Gia? It is gorgeous. I am 5'7" tall- how would it be for length on someone my height? I confess I have no idea how tall you are...

05-21-2008, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,227	Well, that is a considerable difference in price, to say the least. Wanna go shopping in Cairo for me?

05-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Caroline_afifi V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 1,039	If you need it for practising you could try making one and then invest in a really beautiful one when for performance etc.?