By Appointment Only Turquoise International is Just a Phone Call Away by Melia |
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You see them at Cairo Carnivale or at your local swap meets, showcases or workshops. Vendors . . . selling everything
from costumes, hip scarves and veils to zills, swords and music. Shopping at local events is a great way to find
costumes and other belly dance necessities. Yes, I said ‘necessities.’ We are belly dancers and we don’t just want our
coin belts, we ‘need’ them, like the air we breathe (see You Know You’re a Belly Dancer When . . . and Belly Dance
Addiction).
But, since most vendors do not
have conventional stores, what
do you do in between events,
or if you can’t make it to an event
that has vendors?
Try calling your favorite merchant
and asking if they will see
customers by appointment.
As a well known fixture at Cairo Carnivale, Rakkasah and the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, Turquoise has
been in the forefront of providing quality merchandise to the belly dance community for more than 35 years. Turquoise
started as manufacturers and distributors of finely crafted finger cymbals made in the USA (originally in Chicago). Their
cymbals became known throughout the world and are currently manufactured right here in Los Angeles. The company
later expanded to become one of the premier manufacturers of high quality hips scarves (made in Egypt) and importers
of belly dance costumes, veils, and other items. Their extensive inventory includes costumes, dresses, caftans, coin
belts, hip scarves and sashes, China silk veils (in 20 solid colors and 20 color combinations), Egyptian fringe, isis wings,
cymbals, doumbeks, CDs, video tapes, DVDs and more. In addition to vending and sales by appointment, they also
cater to their world wide customers on-line at www.turquoiseintl.com.
from costumes, hip scarves and veils to zills, swords and music. Shopping at local events is a great way to find
costumes and other belly dance necessities. Yes, I said ‘necessities.’ We are belly dancers and we don’t just want our
coin belts, we ‘need’ them, like the air we breathe (see You Know You’re a Belly Dancer When . . . and Belly Dance
Addiction).
But, since most vendors do not
have conventional stores, what
do you do in between events,
or if you can’t make it to an event
that has vendors?
Try calling your favorite merchant
and asking if they will see
customers by appointment.
As a well known fixture at Cairo Carnivale, Rakkasah and the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, Turquoise has
been in the forefront of providing quality merchandise to the belly dance community for more than 35 years. Turquoise
started as manufacturers and distributors of finely crafted finger cymbals made in the USA (originally in Chicago). Their
cymbals became known throughout the world and are currently manufactured right here in Los Angeles. The company
later expanded to become one of the premier manufacturers of high quality hips scarves (made in Egypt) and importers
of belly dance costumes, veils, and other items. Their extensive inventory includes costumes, dresses, caftans, coin
belts, hip scarves and sashes, China silk veils (in 20 solid colors and 20 color combinations), Egyptian fringe, isis wings,
cymbals, doumbeks, CDs, video tapes, DVDs and more. In addition to vending and sales by appointment, they also
cater to their world wide customers on-line at www.turquoiseintl.com.
Turquoise International, a local
shopping hot spot located in the
San Fernando Valley, welcomes
customers by appointment.
The owner, Ali, is gracious and
truly understands the needs of
belly dancers. He knows that a
costume doesn’t only have to
look great, but it also has to
make the dancer feel great!
shopping hot spot located in the
San Fernando Valley, welcomes
customers by appointment.
The owner, Ali, is gracious and
truly understands the needs of
belly dancers. He knows that a
costume doesn’t only have to
look great, but it also has to
make the dancer feel great!
A visit to Turquoise International can only be
compared to being a kid in a candy store.
Shelves and shelves of hip scarves in an array
of colors and styles, gorgeous silk veils and
bags of costumes await you. They carry a
wide variety of costumes made by different
designers, including the last of the costumes
made by Madame Abla, and costumes (known
as Abla Style costumes) made by designers
who apprenticed with her. In addition to
carrying in-stock costumes, they will custom
order them for you (allow at least 2-3 months
for delivery). Ask them about their wholesale
prices and teacher discounts. And, mark your
calendar for their special year end sale in
December.
Turquoise International also sponsors
workshops throughout the world, as well as an
annual trip to Egypt. For more information, go
to www.turquoiseintl.com.
Find additional vendors that are available by
appointment only in our LAShopping section.
Your next belly dance treasure may be just a
phone call away.
compared to being a kid in a candy store.
Shelves and shelves of hip scarves in an array
of colors and styles, gorgeous silk veils and
bags of costumes await you. They carry a
wide variety of costumes made by different
designers, including the last of the costumes
made by Madame Abla, and costumes (known
as Abla Style costumes) made by designers
who apprenticed with her. In addition to
carrying in-stock costumes, they will custom
order them for you (allow at least 2-3 months
for delivery). Ask them about their wholesale
prices and teacher discounts. And, mark your
calendar for their special year end sale in
December.
Turquoise International also sponsors
workshops throughout the world, as well as an
annual trip to Egypt. For more information, go
to www.turquoiseintl.com.
Find additional vendors that are available by
appointment only in our LAShopping section.
Your next belly dance treasure may be just a
phone call away.
Turquoise International Owner: Ali Hamidzadeh turquoise@turquoiseintl.com Tel: (818) 999-5542 Outside California: (800) 548-9422 |