on Sun, 23 Oct, 2022
Bellydancers like coin belts because they make us feel like bellydancers when we are first learning. They are percussive and you can hear the coins jingle as we shimmy. The audio and tactile feedback of feeling the coins move help us know when we are moving correctly. It can also tell us we are moving our hips when we shouldn't be. It is a great learning tool.
Bellydancers often ask where to purchase a coin belt locally. There used to be many local shops before Covid but they closed down. There used to be events where venders sold belts, but alas, events have been few and far between.
I have taken some time to compile belts on Amazon based on the belts I see students wear in class or my own. If you don't like shopping on the evil corporation of Amazon, you can try Etsy or Ebay. Be aware, sellers come and go and prices change, but hopefully these links will last a while.
Burgandy coin belt (like mine) $16
Large-X L
https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-trade-Womens-National-Tassel-Scarfs/dp/B00SWOT3HW
Burgandy coin belt (like Sara's) $28
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Tribal-Belly-Rectangle-Ruffled/dp/B08VNCL34Y
Burgandy $15 is the least expensive style-$24
(least expensive, but also closer to cabaret style due to sequins)
https://www.amazon.com/Belly-Dancing-Hip-Scarf-Tribal/dp/B07QDMXD2R
Inexpensive coin belt (many colors)
https://www.amazon.com/Belly-Dance-Dancing-Costume-Silver/dp/B008F0DSEM
Bright coin belts with glittering plastic ($13)
(many colors)
https://www.amazon.com/Belly-Performance-Sequins-Dancer-Costumes/dp/B08BJ6JHNK
Glittering fishnet fringe coin belts $16
(many colors)
https://www.amazon.com/Lauthen-S-Tassels-Triangle-Festival-Clothing/dp/B08NTCM8ML
ATS/fusion Coin bra and belt set ($56 for belt and bra--multiple sizes--best price)
https://www.amazon.com/ZLTdream-Womens-Tribal-Costume-Copper/dp/B09VKJYL61
If you can't find a burgundy belt that fits, buy a metal belt like the one below and wear it over a piece of burgundy fabric cut into a triangle to make a hip scarf. (or whatever color we decide on)
https://www.amazon.com/Oxidized-Festival-Halloween-Accessory-Medallion/dp/B0722GQDYF
ATS coin belt (no fabric) $20
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Accessory-Bohemian-Festival-Decorative/dp/B07463TCP4
ATS coin belt (no fabric)
https://www.amazon.com/IndiaStop-Festival-Novelty-Handmade-Medallions/dp/B0722GQ237
Burgundy hip scarf (only fabric, no coins)
https://amzn.to/3R8L1l7
Or you can make your own! Get started with fringe, tassels
Burgundy 8 inch tassel fringe for curtains--or making a belly dance belt
https://amzn.to/3SaNrQU
Premade tassel fringe for making your own belt (or look up fringe tassel -insert color you are looking for)
https://amzn.to/3RXWeGc
Coins on a string (I like Joann Fabric, but this is just an example)