Expert: Gia al Qamar - 12/15/2008

Question
Hey This is a weird question but one of my friends is an awesome belly dancer and I was wondering what would be a cool unique belly dancing related gift to get her for christmas?
I know this is a strange question but i didnt know who else to ask so I thought you might have some ideas.
Thanks so much
~Kayti

Answer
Merhaba!  Hello Kayti!
I don't think it's a weird question at all and I think it's absolutely WONDERFUL that you want to give the dancer in your life a great holiday gift!
You didn't mention if your friend is a pro or student...
If she's a professional dancer, useful items would include things for her 'gig bag'...such as a make-up case with compartments for her stage make-up, jewelry, emergency repair kits (like sewing kits).
For the student, a new dance bag that she could use to tote her hipscarf and shoes to class!  Great bags with sequins and stitched or printed designs of Middle Eastern scenes would be great!
How about a new hip scarf?  Or a small sequined bags for her zills (finger cymbals)?
Dancers bodies are always in need of pampering...what about a gift certificate for a facial or massage?  A home 'pampering basket' would be ideal with lotions, soothing candle and perhaps a little book to read on belly dancing!
A subscription to a belly dance magazine would also be thoughtful (just Google "belly dance magazine" and see what comes up!)
A great deal of dancers have created items on CafePress.com
You'll find everything from belly dancer's tee-shirts to clocks, blank books, calendars and more!
Whatever you give, I am certain that your friend will VERY much appreciate the lovely thought!
Happy Holidays!
Gia
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