The Goddess Garden

Hardcore Headgear (c) for the tribal BADASS! This design was inspired by the tribal girls in the Bellydance Superstars shows. I always admired how much "stuff" they had on their heads and was determined to find an easy way to add in head gear without putting nine zillion things in, one at a time, only to later tear it out in a tangled mess at the end of the show! Alas, I designed the Hardcore Headgear which is modeled by some of NATIUM World Dance.

Tribal Queen Set More decorated and ornate	Tribal Queen Set More decorated and ornate
Tribal Dancer Set Fabulous and simple	Tribal Dancer Set Fabulous and simple

I begin the base using a band of tribal fabric (colors & designs vary). Trims may have sequins, embroidery, sheesha mirrors, or any other sort of tribalesque look. The base measures about 3 inches wide. Then I attach the shelled discs at the sides and add on tribal coins and doo-dads to adorn the headgear. The entire piece is about 13 inches from end to end and it is best worn with high-piled hair, piled towards the back-top of your head, and then easily sliding the clips into your hair (the clips are hidden from view and are attached to the headgear). These are meant to be worn above the ears, not over them (that would be silly and would look like some odd tribal earmuffs!). These are easy to wear, a quick way to look like you spent a lot of time, and oh so tribal!

Sorry, no custom orders at this time. Email me to see what combinations I have in stock ready to ship.

Tribal Dancer Set $50.00

Tribal Queen Set $60.00

Cowrie Shell Hair Tassels

Abby of Ban-Dal dancing with candles and cowries 2005

I design these handmade cowry shell hair or costume tassels in varying lengths for you to choose from. Smaller lengths are great for adding to belts (just snip off the hair elastic) or to the sides of your turban (easy to do with a safety pin). Medium lengths are excellent to add to hang from your hair (use the hair elastics already attached) for that sex-ay look like a certain famous "superstar" wears. Long and super-duper lengths are for the ultimate tribal diva who just has to wear more trinkets than everyone else. The color schemes I use are usually bold, rich and vibrant, leaning towards darker hues. If you have specific color needs, you'll need to email me first to see if I have anything like that in stock (sorry, no custom orders at this time). The cowry shells are off-white, and sometimes accent colors, bells, glass beads, metal hair crimps, coins, or other trinkets are added to tribal up the look. Simply choose the length you'd like and be happily surprised by the lush color combo you get when they arrive! Or shoot me an email to see what I have in stock.

Small is 5 to 7 inches long $10 a pair	Medium is 12 to 14 inches long $22 a pair	Long is 15 to 18 inches long $34 a pair	Super duper is 20 inches $40 a pair

Bindis

I always have the most fabulous, hand picked selection of Bindi on hand because I personally, am addicted to these things! (I tell ya, it’s gypsy crack). You can choose from an assorted color pack or choose all black, silver, or gold packets. If you are choosing one specific color, or a specific assortment, email me first as these come all the way from India and I sometimes run out before my next batch arrives. These are adhesive backed, but you can reuse them with a dab of eyelash glue from a drugstore.

Multi Color ($7)	Black Only ($8)	Gold Only ($9)	Silver Only ($9)

	Jewelry

Big, bold, jangly, tribal jewelry is handmade by me with imported bits from around the globe. Here are some pics for you to shop from, but email me first to make sure it is in stock, because these are one-of-a-kind pieces, to be sure! Tribal Necklace: $30-$90.

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