From Turban to Toe Ring by Barry Brown, Dawn Devine Brown Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of From Turban to Toe Ring
Book Review: Great for beginners!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a very nice overview of tribal style costuming based on folk costumes from the near and middle east. The most valuable parts of this book are the patterns and pattern alteration instructions (which may be a tad difficult to anyone who's never sewn a stitch before, but if you've ever used any kind of pattern, it's a breeze) and the bibliography. These suggested sources are a mile long, and no matter what specific look you're into, you will find something here. I also like how this dancer and teacher (Dawn Devine Brown) just basically does a public service by publishing these books.Book Review: Great costuming ideas!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book on the basics of making your own costumes and a wonderful springboard for your own designs and ideas. This should also be required reading for beginning dancers.Book Review: Very Informational
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been looking for information on belly dance costume making. This one was the very helpful (especially for my personal needs). I found the information on making shi-shas and have been doing them on a table cloth for Tarot reading.
Anyone who has the ability to sew or conceptualize a costume will be able to structure their own outfit, with authenticity. Highly recommended!
Book Review: Useful!
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the more concise information sources on tribal costuming - focusing on construction and sources.Book Review: Simply Written
Summary: 4 Stars
"From Turban to Toe Ring" is a well written and informative book on Tribal style costuming for the experienced garment maker.