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The Melaya in Egypt

The first record I have of the Melaya Leff in Egypt is from around the 1830s in the writings if Edward William Lane (may his name be cursed). Within his work, he writes:

The lady then covers herself with a" habarah," which, for a married lady, is composed of two breadths of glossy, black silk, each ell-wide, and three yards long: these are sewed together, at or near the selvages (according to the height of the person); the seam running horizontally, with respect to the manner in which it is worn : a piece of narrow black riband is sewed inside the upper part, about six inches from the edge, to tie round the head. This covering is generally worn by the Egyptian ladies in the manner shown by the sketch in the next page; but some of them imitate the Turkish ladies of Egypt in holding the front part so as to conceal all but that portion of the veil that is above the hands. The unmarried ladies wear a habarah of white silk, or a shawl. Some females of the middle classes, who cannot afford to purchase a habarah, wear instead of it an " eezár," or "izár ; " which is a piece of white calico, of the same form and size as the former, and is worn in the same manner.

...many women who are not of the very poor classes wear, as a kind of covering, a kind of plaid, similar in form to the habarah, composed of two pieces of cotton, woven in small chequers of blue and white, or cross stripes, with a mixture of red at each end. It is called "miláyeh" in general it is worn in the same manner as the habarah; but sometimes like the tarhah. Footnote: There is a superior kind of miláyeh, of silk, and of various colours ; but this is now seldom worn. The two pieces which compose the miláyeh are sewed together, like those which compose the habarah. (Pg. 48)

Something which may stand out here to those familiar with 20th century Egyptian culture or "belly dance" costumes* is that the melaya described here is multicolored. The melaya we have today resembles the habarah as described here, with its simple black color. Yet another name comes to us from Assuit, where the black cover a woman wears is called a shaggah (compare to the Nubian shugga, another wrapped garment). Lane goes on to state, on the attire of bridal processions:

In general, the first persons among the bride's party are several of her married female relations and friends, walking in pairs; and next, a number of young virgins. The former are dressed in the usual manner, covered with the black silk habarah: the latter have white silk habarahs or shawls. Then follows the bride, walking under a canopy of silk, of some gay colour, as pink, rose-colour, or yellow: or of two colours composing wide stripes, often rose-colour and yellow. It is carried by four men, by means of a pole at each corner, and is open only in front; and at the top of each of the four poles is attached an embroidered handkerchief. The dress of the bride, during this procession, entirely conceals her person. She is generally covered, from head to foot, with a red Kashmeer shawl; or with a white or yellow shawl, though rarely. Upon her head is placed a small pasteboard cap, or crown. The shawl is placed over this, and conceals from the view of the public the richer articles of her dress, her face, and her jewels, &c., except one or two "kussahs" (and sometimes other ornaments), generally of diamonds and emeralds, attached to that part of the shawl which covers her forehead. (Pg. 170)

While I have never seen a plaid or checked melaya in photography, and red only as a dance costume element (which might not even be a melaya), I have seen pale melaya with striped borders.

Exactly who wore these and what they symbolized, if they carried a connotation about martial status as the white habarah did, isn't known and can't be determined. Three of the photos here are definetely taken in studios, likely to be reproduced as postcards. Such photos used clothes primarily to create an aesthetic and didn't necessarily reflect their actual usage; something exemplified in the background of the second photo which shows a ground floor mashrabiya- an invention by photographers. Also seen are much darker melaya with the same style of border.

At the same time, we naturally have black wrappings (though wether or not these were yet called melaya in the mid to late 19th century, I don't know).

By the early to mid 20th century, all melaya are black. They are still being worn casually; most commonly as a simple wrap over a dress inspired by Western styles. Often this is coupled with a netted face veil and a head kercheif (mandil), as seen in the costuming of the Reda Troupe.

From Farida Fahmy and the Reda Troupe, we end up where we're at today. The melaya, unlike the similar toub worn by the neighboring people of Sudan, is no longer an article of common dress. It is most commonly seen as a costume prop for dances, made in black but occasionally also colors like red or blue, sometimes transparent or with transparent stripes, and often decorated with pailettes or sequins. Fabrics used include jersey and silk charmeuse.

*= the Iskandri dance which uses the melaya as costume and prop really should never be called a belly dance. It is possibly an adaption of a folk dance, but it was popularized as a theatrical dance by the Reda Troupe and the costume, as one can see, is based on the dress of Egyptian women in the mid 20th century.

Adapted from a Twitter thread, check out the notes for a link to this on WordPress that contains sources and further reading.

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Winter weddings have a unique charm, offering a magical and cozy atmosphere. From enchanting decor to stylish bridal party attire and delightful wedding cakes, here’s a comprehensive guide to planning your perfect winter wedding.

1. Enchanting Decor

Winter Wonderland Theme: Transform your venue into a winter wonderland with white, silver, and icy blue color schemes. Use fairy lights, snowflake decorations, and frosted branches to create a magical ambiance.

Warm and Cozy: Incorporate warm elements like candles, lanterns, and fireplaces to add a cozy touch. Use rich colors like deep reds, emerald greens, and gold accents to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Seasonal Florals: Opt for seasonal flowers like poinsettias, amaryllis, and holly. Add greenery like pine, fir, and eucalyptus to enhance the winter feel.

2. Bridal Party Attire

Bridal Gown: Choose a gown with long sleeves, lace details, or even a faux fur wrap to keep warm. Consider fabrics like velvet or satin for a luxurious feel.

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Coordinate with the winter theme by selecting dresses in rich, jewel tones or classic winter colors. Add shawls or wraps for extra warmth.

Groom and Groomsmen: Opt for classic tuxedos or dark-colored suits like navy, charcoal, or black. Add seasonal touches like velvet bow ties or plaid scarves.

3. Wedding Cakes

Winter-Themed Cakes: Embrace the season with a winter-themed cake. Consider designs with snowflakes, pinecones, or even a frosted look.

Flavors: Choose flavors that evoke the winter season, such as spiced cake, gingerbread, or rich chocolate. Add fillings like caramel, cranberry, or peppermint for a festive touch.

Decorations: Adorn your cake with seasonal decorations like sugared berries, edible glitter, or fresh greenery. A simple white cake with elegant winter accents can also be stunning.

4. Additional Tips

Weather Considerations: Plan for potential weather challenges with a backup plan for outdoor elements. Provide blankets or hot drinks for guests to stay warm.

Invitations: Set the tone with winter-themed invitations. Use designs featuring snowflakes, winter landscapes, or cozy elements like fireplaces.

Favors: Give your guests winter-themed favors like hot cocoa mix, personalized blankets, or scented candles.

Planning a winter wedding can be a magical experience with the right decor, attire, and details. Embrace the season and create a memorable celebration that you and your guests will cherish forever.

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Nannerl, Wolfgang and Constanze's Mozart's 1999 Vienna clothing, organised by type

Wolfgang

White vest, black vest, red textured sweatshirt (has zip), black sweatshirt

Grey shirt, red shirt, yellow shirt with thick black stripe on shoulder, black and white marbled shirt, loose white shirt

black trousers, black utility trousers, white trousers with shiny black waist and yoke, green trousers, dark blue long johns

red and gold wunderkind coat, black leather (or vinyl) jacket (modern, also worn by Constanze), dark green coat (ankle length) (historical sillouhette), khaki green jacket (modern), red, yellow and green plaid coat (fluffy), red yellow and green plaid dressing gown(not fluffy), black jacket

narrow shiny black leather belt, cane

Nannerl

(all dresses have cartridge pleat skirts and flat front bodices)

white and grey (or pale/muddy blue) striped dress with short puffed sleeves and mid height round neckline, blue floral quilted check with short sleeves and square neckline, lavender dress with long sleeves and square neckline, black dress with long sleeves and high neckline

pale blue skirt

cream and blue wrap front blouse with cap sleeves, very dark blue/purple cardigan (wool? velvet?), green cardigan with purple stripes on the sleeves has square collar like on a sailor outfit (idk the name)

floor length mid purple coat with zip and toggles (drawstring hood that undoes flat over the shoulders like a tippet), lavender scarf, lavender gloves, textured black veil

gold cross

Constanze (excluding 1st scene)

Red with sheer black overlay wrap front dress has a ruffle down the back, ribbon dress, textured white off shoulder dress, sheer green wrap dress with orange dress underneath

yellow cropped stays/bodice, white vest, red top with high collar

quilted orange skirt, yellow skirt, black and white horizontal striped skirt

white shawl decorated with yellow and orange,

[professorpski]

Calvin or Claire? Vogue 1793 from 1996

The question comes from my recent spotting of a very similar draped neckline in an image of Claire McCardell from the 1950s; she was an American designer who died far too young. I like this neckline because it has the crossing of the fronts above the bust which means it neither catches the bust nor droops down too low at the neckline as many surplice or wrapped bodices can do.

True, from what I can tell McCardell’s neckline seems to have been a raised neck in the back which is easier to sew, while Klein’s acts like a shawl collar, that is, the front bodice has an slender piece which extends around the neck to meet in the back. Which is an improvement to my eye because I find it fits the neck better.

And McCardell’s dress had set-in sleeves while Klein’s are dolman. Which is not an improvement to me, as it takes up LOTS of fabric, especially when you use a fabric with nap which I did with this velour. This pattern would take up much less fabric done in a fabric without nap as you could place the pieces far more closely together. McCardell did use dolman sleeves often, especially when she was placing a cotton plaid on the bias which she liked to do. You can see how dolman sleeves would make life much easier as the matching of the plaid was then limited.

And another difference was Klein used giant shoulder pads as this dress does. Women’s wear sported giant shoulder pads starting in the late 1980s and it continued into the 1990s. It was an era when women were moving into corporate leadership and apparently we all thought we would look more formidable if we dressed like linebackers. ;-)

In any case, it makes for a very nice dress and I have made it multiple times without the shoulder pads, and without the center back zipper by always using knits which makes it easy to pull on. I added a godet to long slit at the back hem.

And then I decided to make it as a top as you can see. This palomino velour had been stuck in a box for far too long which explains the creases which should come out with the first garment washing. If you have never worked with cotton-blend velour, it is medium weight fabric, has a nap, and is soft. The nap makes you want to stroke it and also means it catches the light in subtle ways.

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