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Belly dancing outfit
Red belly dancing outfit worn by Abderrahim El Habachi at various events including the first Welsh BAME Pride held in Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff, and the Big Queer Picnic held in Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, both in August 2019.
Red long-sleeved dress with deep, scoop neck, made from stretchy, synthetic fabric. Dress is embellished at neck, cuffs and hem with clear seed beads, pearlescent plastic beads, holographic sequins and large holographic plastic disks (Ø 3cm). Dress is made from four pieces: front, back and two sleeves. There are no darts at bust or waist. There are 48cm long slits at the sides (at hem) and 21cm long slits at cuffs of sleeves.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2020.10.1
Acquisition
Donation, 1/9/2020
Measurements
Length
(cm): 134
Material
synthetic (fabric)
plastic
Location
In store
Categories
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