Check out our website @: all-about-the-bigisland.com Mahalo (Thank you ) for your Kokua (Support)! Aloha! (Hello!) I'd like to start off with saying that Both Hand-carved and even some mass-produced, bone hook...
When looking for a bra suitable for belly dancing, many dancers find sizes such as "30-38 A-C" or "B-cup" or worse still "medium". One size does not fit all. Here are some tips to help find the proper fit...
The abundance of jewelry on the market for the tribal or fusion belly dance enthusiast is Afghani. Is it old? Is it new? Is it recycled? Is it reproduction? Why does some of it say "Made in Pakistan"? Why does...
How many times have you heard the phrase, "If looks could kill"? That common phrase is deeply rooted in an ancient belief in the power of the evil eye. This guide explains the evil eye and the amulets used for...
HOW TO SHIMMY The shimmy can be one of the most challenging moves for the beginner belly dancer . It is also one of the most important to master. It may seem very strange at first to move your body in this...
I work with both Sterling Silver and Thai Silver and each has a special purpose in Jewelry design. I have to admit though, that I have really fallen in love with Thai Silver and use it where ever I can in my...
Is it authentic or not? When you buy at a flea market or on eBay, there is often no information as to origin and no guarantee of authenticity. This can be a major concern in today's marketplace as there are...
Thanks for dropping by ....... When we first started on eBay in 2003, there were usually 200 to 300 listed Dzi Beads, of which 95% were all machine mass manufactured copies or imitations. Today, a simple...
A Beginner's Guide How to buy, organize, maintain, and display a mask collection Many different cultures produce tribal masks. Some are for tribal rites and religious celebrations, while others are designed...
Taking care of hemp jewelry is very simple. A new piece of hemp jewelry may be stiff at first. But like a new pair of jeans, it will become softer more comfortable with age. Hemp is very sturdy a new piece...