Badia Masabni, a Cairo cabaret owner during the early 20th century, is credited with creating the modern bedlah style, which appears to have evolved from earlier costumes made up of a full skirt, light chemise and tight cropped vest with heavy embellishments and jewelry.
Badia Masabni, a Cairo cabaret owner during the early 20th century, is credited with creating the modern bedlah style. Earlier costumes were made up of a full skirt, light chemise and tight cropped vest with heavy embellishments and jewelry.