Burlesque Gypsy Dancer

Burlesque Gypsy Dancer

This little number is a real vintage, real French can-can doll! Now, here on this stage, she is a burlesque dancer with gypsey blood in her veins. She dances to the sound of the gypsey guitar on an opulent stage, with a feather curtain - all speaking of the promise of sensuality and decadent indulgence.

I recently bought part of a collection of vintage dolls - some are still in their original packaging and still have their labels on! This dancer's dress and stockings are too beautiful. The lace stockings are perfectly in tact and has miniature blue roses on the garters. The tiny little panties are also lined with rows and rows of frilly lace. Her arms and legs are posable and when she pulls her arms up, the dress lifts to reveal all the frou-frou underneath! I added some rhinestone to the dress and a sparkly heart shaped buckle to the velvet bow on the hat. Please look at the oh-so-very-French velvet band around her neck - the original one.

The dancer is set in this theatre shadow box, lined with paper called 'gypsy'. Lots of rhinestone, altered vintage brooches, fabric roses in the background - all it needs is the smell of heady perfume and an audience!!

My friend Lindie is arranging a Burlesque evening and the proceeds of the sale of this shadowbox theatre will go towards the charity of the evening. Full details are on the Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157545357637668

You are invited to this fun-filled evening of Burlesque dancing by Lady Magnolia (of Feminine Divine Oriental Dance Studio www.femininedivine.net), guest artist Andriette (Idols runner-up), a delectable meal and beautiful, whimsical art for sale by Devata (www.etsy.com/shop/devata). All proceeds go to Konsolidariteit Helpende Hand, a charity organisation that assists women and children. This fund raiser is being organised to help one family buy a small house. They have lost everything and are currently living in a broken down caravan. Still 100 tickets available at R200 per person. Make it a ladies night and buy a table for yourself and nine friends! Contact Lindie Buitendag on 0827887227 or send her an email on lgbuitendag@mweb.co.za or send an email to hettiennema@gmail.com

This item, amongst others, is for sale in my Etsy shop : www.etsy.com/shop/devata