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One of LA’s hottest shopping spots is located on
Venice Beach. The Velvet Gypsy, owned by local
belly dancer and teacher, Rahana, is the place to
shop for everything from classic cabaret to trendy
tribal. This store is filled with treasures and the
selection is growing, so you will want to take the
time to explore and come back often to see the
new arrivals.
As the owner of the successful on-line boutique,
Dancing Rahana, and a well known vendor at belly
dance events such as Rakkasah and Cairo
Carnivale, Rahana is no stranger to providing a
wide range of products and services to belly
dancers. The Velvet Gypsy is no exception. It
carries a variety of items:
Venice Beach. The Velvet Gypsy, owned by local
belly dancer and teacher, Rahana, is the place to
shop for everything from classic cabaret to trendy
tribal. This store is filled with treasures and the
selection is growing, so you will want to take the
time to explore and come back often to see the
new arrivals.
As the owner of the successful on-line boutique,
Dancing Rahana, and a well known vendor at belly
dance events such as Rakkasah and Cairo
Carnivale, Rahana is no stranger to providing a
wide range of products and services to belly
dancers. The Velvet Gypsy is no exception. It
carries a variety of items:
The Velvet Gypsy (formerly Tribal Bazaar) 517 Ocean Front Walk, Suite #1 Venice, California 90291 (310) 396-2167 Winter Hours: Mon-Fri 12-6 Sat & Sun 11-6 |
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Costumes
Cabaret and tribal, including a selection of
in-stock costumes for the professional dancer,
as well as the beginner. Custom costumes are
also available through the store.
Class wear
Tribal pants, tops, cholis, hip scarves, veils, coin
belts, and much more.
Jewelry and Accessories
The Velvet Gypsy carries bracelets, necklaces,
coin belts, hip scarves, 100+ styles of earrings
and more for both the cabaret and tribal dancer.
Music and Videos
CDs and DVDs.
Lots of other goodies for the dancer or for gift
giving
There is a cultural emphasis on the selection,
with an array of items from countries such as
India, Turkey, Egypt and Afghanistan, including
om products, statues, Turkish coats, deities,
incense and incense holders, cards and
scented oils.
Cabaret and tribal, including a selection of
in-stock costumes for the professional dancer,
as well as the beginner. Custom costumes are
also available through the store.
Class wear
Tribal pants, tops, cholis, hip scarves, veils, coin
belts, and much more.
Jewelry and Accessories
The Velvet Gypsy carries bracelets, necklaces,
coin belts, hip scarves, 100+ styles of earrings
and more for both the cabaret and tribal dancer.
Music and Videos
CDs and DVDs.
Lots of other goodies for the dancer or for gift
giving
There is a cultural emphasis on the selection,
with an array of items from countries such as
India, Turkey, Egypt and Afghanistan, including
om products, statues, Turkish coats, deities,
incense and incense holders, cards and
scented oils.
If there is an in-stock items on Dancing Rahana
that you would like to see in person, just call
ahead and they will make arrangements to have
it in the store for you.
that you would like to see in person, just call
ahead and they will make arrangements to have
it in the store for you.
While you are at Venice Beach, you may want to browse
some of the other stores along Ocean Front Walk, several
of which carry belly dance garb such as practice hip
scarves, hairpieces, pareos, skirts and sequined tops and
belts.
some of the other stores along Ocean Front Walk, several
of which carry belly dance garb such as practice hip
scarves, hairpieces, pareos, skirts and sequined tops and
belts.
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