one-of-a-kind & handcrafted with the tribal dancer in mind, these headresses are fragile and uncomfortable, but look fab--and are big enough to be seen from the stage.
constructed of seashells and found objects from Saint George, these pieces marry tribal with urban, boho with Gypsy, and hope with love.
order via e-mail: ali@aliarnold.complease note: getting mail (both e- and USPS mail) is a challenge in my post-katrina world. please be patient.
oyster shells, feathers, and sticks--all found on the beaches of saint george island--hotglued to black felt and a standard barrette.
inspired by 1920s hats and tribal headresses, this piece is intended to accent any tribal dancer's costume.delicate, but large this piece measures 8" from shell to feather-tip.
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this pair defies gravity and will accent your mouse-ear bunettes better than fake flowers.
shells, black felt, hot glue, and a barrette. 4" long, nearly 3" high!
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pieces of oyster shells smoothed by tumbling in the surf, felt, hot glue, and a barrette combined to make a lovely headpiece that is just big enough, but not too big.
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this fleur de lis was created with new orleans in my heart.
various shells (including one irridescent), felt, hot glue, and a barrette. 5.5" long; nearly 4.5' wide.
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a flowerette on each side gives height and shape to this headband that can be worn around the back of the head as well.
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in memory of the uncountable butterflies that were migrating through the south after katrina, this piece is constructed of various types of shells, all found on the beaches of saint george island.
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this piece is one of the small, but lovely examples of the st. george edition, measuring about 3" x 4". perfect for the dancer who prefers a minimalist look, but still likes to adorn her hair.
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pelican feathers make this oyster shell head piece a special bird.
(these feathers were found on the beach. no creatures were harmed in the making of this headgear--unless you count my hot glued fingers: ouch!)
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my least favorite piece in this collection, this piece, constructed of orange-ish shell shards worn smooth by the gulf, measures about 3.75" wide and nearly 2.5" tall.
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another small beauty, this cresent blooms twice. irridescent, small, and full of love.
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my favorite piece in this collection, this little lovely looks especially nice when worn above the ear, allowing the three leaves to reach out toward the face.
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five types of shells, eight shells total, this special butterfly reminds me of african tribal bride meets 1920s flapper girl.
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defying gravity and almost 9" tall, sticks and twigs add height to this lovely boquet.
a perfect addition to your up-do or mouse-ears.
$34 + shipping
after washing around in the surf for untellable time, these sticks and shells are smooth and light.
and this design ensures that you won't suffer from the antennae phenomenon, as it lays flat to the head, and can be worn pointed in any direction.
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one oyster shell, two feathers, and three shell shards come together in this piece, which like its cousin above, can be worn in any direction. I fancy the feathers toward the face, myself.
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4.5" at its widest point, this smallish piece is elegant enough to wear with your vintage dress as well as your tribal costume.
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another small lovely, this one is rich with color, making it an obvious choice for the blond dancer.
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this piece is quite tall, so you do run the risk of the antennae phenomenon, but when worn with shells close to your face, the feathers sweep the eye up, creating a lift that can work to balance the heft of your tribal goodies down below.
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this little butterfly was inspired by the thousands that flew through st. george on their grand migration.
he looks especially nice with a twist-up do, and the vibrant color of these shells ensure that it will be seen on any hair.
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it's heavy, but a queen's crown should be, don't you think?
you have two barrettes (one on each end) to hold it in place, and the curved construction works to ensure that it sits nicely across the head.
$34 + shipping
the third and final headband in this collection, it's light enough to wear on top or in back.
two white clam shells cap the ends, covering the barrettes that hold it in place. directly behind the clam shells are two tubular shells set upright to give the piece a little height and shape.
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this collection is complete, but I have two more boxes of shells and other found objects from st. george that I will marry with stones and other objects picked up on my refugee journey across the south and southwest. the new collection is in the works, and will include armbands, earrings, and new headgear.
like these pieces, the new collection will combine hope with love.
e-mail: ali@aliarnold.com
and look for n.o.madic tribal wearing these pieces soon....www.nomadictribal.com