hip scarf

Dancer's jingling belt

A hip scarf is a decorative garment worn around the hips, typically adorned with coins, beads, or sequins that jingle during movement.

Most associated with belly dancing, where the scarf accentuates hip movements and adds visual and auditory flair: She tied on her hip scarf before practicing shimmies.

Also called a belly dance scarf or coin belt.

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shake it · fringe · beaded · sequins · wrap · costume · costume piece · dancer · dance class · sparkle · tribal · chiffon · velvet · sway · performance · tied · tassels · Egyptian

Opposites
body placement

hip scarfheadpiece

Covering worn on skull

crown · tiara · head scarf · headscarf · shawl

garment function

hip scarfskirt

Waist-hung lower garment

pants · trousers

cultural context

hip scarfleotard

Tight one-piece garment

ballroom gown · tap shoes · business attire

Family

hip, hips, scarf, scarfs, scarves, scarfed, scarfing

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G