Add more splendor and excitement to your
performance.
Ayshe's, Wings of Isis will make you feel like you are
dancing in glimmering, swirling liquid. Your audiences will be amazed and
delighted!
WINGS OF
AYSHE are made in
two pieces. Each piece forms one large semi-circle. If desired the back
seam could be sewn together, so one large circle is made. However, having
the two half-circles is easier to work with. Sticks are inserted at the
end in pockets. The dancer holds the wings by these sticks and in this way
creates the different wing forms and turns.
DESIGN
Most of my wings are made to attach onto a neckpiece that fits
around the neck and is secured with a velcro strip with a 3 inch leeway.
Held together by a smaller strip of velcro, wings can be worn without
neckpiece as well. Click here to see
various configurations.
I prefer to make wings that come from the
neck. I feel they create a more lavish affect, then those that originate
from the upper arms, and are easier to take off and on. If you
use them with the entrance music of your bellydance show,
it is far easier and graceful to remove them with one motion from off your
neck.
Some clients wish to have shorter wings to use in tight
restaurant spaces. For them, I can shorten the distance to the end of the
sticks, but also keep the length behind. This creates a beautiful effect
that looks like a swallowtail butterfly.
See examples of Swallowtail Butterfly Cut below.
PLASTIC
STICKS
I use
clear plastic sticks, which I also sell separately (see table of contents). They are strong, flexible,
JUST THE RIGHT THICKNESS FOR EASY HANDLING, and quite durable, relative to
other options out there. I like the give they have, which is good for
quivering motions. Also, the sticks are inserted into reinforced pockets so they won't cut through the
material. At the same time they can be removed from the pockets so your
wings can also be used as a cape. Click
here to see the picture of the wing stick and pocket.
COSTUME
PLEATING Pleats on
"Wings of Ayshe" are created by a STEAMING PROCESS in
an INDUSTRIAL STEAM OVEN! Unlike cheaper, imported
counterparts, where pleats are often produced by steam IRONING, this oven
steaming process makes the pleats of my wings DEEP & WELL-DEFINED,
crisp, and permanent. .
CARING FOR YOUR WINGS While this process of steaming
in an industrial steam oven makes them more resistant to wrinkling, your
wings should nevertheless be handled with care and hung when not being
worn. Hanging in cramped spaces will cause excess wrinkling between the
pleats. If cleaning or pressing is necessary, take them to a professional
dry-cleaner.
MATERIAL
Most of my clients choose either tissue
lame' or irridescent organza-- the
organza is more ethereal and the lame shines under the lights and is very
liquid looking. I, myself am also very partial to sparkle net, which is not offered by other
vendors. In all there are hundreds of colors to choose from
and various types of fabrics. If you are not in New York and can't
stop by to look through my selection, or if you have a special color in
mind, I can always send you a few swatches. Also, you may refer to my
wings DVD's, where I perform different wing dances, and observe how the
different materials move in space. My instructional dvd- WINGS, THE
COMPLETE TECHNIQUE, also has a wings modeling section in the EXTRAS,
showing many wings from my collection-- how they move and look.
LAYERS
I
personally love to use layers of wings to add more dimension to the moves
and maximize the effect. I love to mix colors and materials to accent each
other and the costume I'm wearing. Also, with layers you can wrap them in
different ways. I use velcrox attachments so each set of wings can be worn
separately or together (2 sets used in 3 combinations). See examples of wing combinations
from the WINGS OF AYSHE DVD PHOTOS.
COLOR
I try to encourage my clients to think in
terms of uniqueness. While most order gold or silver, just think what wild
impact large red wings would have when used with your red costume, or
fuchsia, bronze, royal purple, rich turquoise etc. -- and then if these
could be put in layers -- you can't imagine how spectacular.
PRICES
**REGULAR CIRCLE OR REGULAR
SWALLOWTAIL -- $200 + shipping. If you
order 2 sets I give a $50 DISCOUNT
($350 ).
**SWALLOWTAIL
WITH SHORT STICKS -- $185 + shipping.
If you order 2 sets I give a $30 DISCOUNT
($340 ).
**NEW
"ISIS CUT"-- $100 +
shipping. (sorry, no discount for 2 sets with the isis
cut.)
note*: These prices are
WHOLESALE prices. The discount is meant to encourage a dancer who wants to
work with a double set. It is not intended for two dancers who want one
set each at a discount. It is not financially sensible for me to lower
prices to this extent, yet I want to encourage the full creative potential
of wings. This is my purpose for the discount.
note*: This price is generally for individual
dancers. For large agencies and dance companies I would charge a higher
rate which is somewhat flexible, according to the client"s
situation.
I set this price,
because my costs in the US for materials and pleater fees is
$95 and it takes me approx. 7 hours of work to complete one
set.
SHIPPING
FEES-- these are approx, depending on quantity and
size
USA-- $15- ($20: 2+ sets)
CANADA-- $30
EUROPE-- $40- ($45:
2+ sets)
ASIA--$50- ($55: 2+ sets)
WAITING
PERIOD
I
usually ask for a 50% deposit. The usual waiting time from receipt of
deposit to delivery ranges from 4-6 weeks. If there are not many orders
before yours and if everything runs smoothly with regards to supplies and
production, I can often get them done sooner. Balance due on your order
needs to be paid before I can send it out.
SURCHARGE
If you need your order in a RUSH (2-3 weeks) there is a RUSH
SURCHARGE: $50 surcharge for the first set and $25 / each additional
set(s). For guaranteed delivery, express mail is necessary, which will
mean an additional shipping cost. (Also,in many cases, I may request full
payment in the beginning so there is no time lost waiting for the final
payment to arrive.) NOTE: deadlines over three weeks do NOT incur any
surcharge.
SIZES--
UP TO 65" long
I usually get the clients
measurement from the middle of the back of their neck (where neckpiece
will lie) to the floor (so it doesn't drag). Some dancers like to dance in
heels or others may have special requests. All this must be considered.
(**note** I find it impossible to make a
perfect length for some reason, so any measurements are only an
approximation).
MOST
IMPORTANT-- I NEED YOUR MEASUREMENTS
1-- your neck circumference
(lenth of neckband)
2-- the measurement from the back of the middle of
your neck to the floor
3-- FOR SWALLOWTAIL (WITH SHORT STICKS):
measurement from back of neck to wrist, plus what length you wish
your "short" sticks to be (usually between 6- 12")
PAYMENTS:
BEFORE I CAN BEGIN ON YOUR ORDER I
NEED THE FOLLOWING:
-- 50% DEPOSIT
--YOUR MATERIAL AND
COLOR CHOICES
-- YOUR MEASUREMENTS
BEFORE I MAIL OUT YOUR
ORDER TO YOU I NEED:
--BALANCE DUE ON YOUR ORDER
--YOUR SHIPPING
ADDRESS
HOW TO PAY:
--WITH CREDIT CARD OR VIA PAYPAL
go to www.paypal.com
use my email
address to access my account:
ayshedancer@gmail.com
follow
directions to send your payment
--BY
MAIL
USA--PAY WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS-- PAY VIA AND INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER
(WESTERN UNION MONEY GRAM, AMERICAN EXPRESS MONEY GRAM, ETC.)
MAKE
YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER OUT TO: LINDA
SLOBODA
MAIL TO:
LINDA SLOBODA
400 WEST 43RD
ST.
APT. 44-Q
NEW YORK, NY 10036
USA
Ayshe New York belly dancer Wings of
Isis