Hip Scarves are meant to be worn during belly dancing. The shimmery hip scarf can make one feel like a goddess. Since these are scarves are made chiffon, gorged, silk and such other fabrics therefore they can fit to any body and lend to it a sensuous feel. The length of each scarf is 60 inches, and the width of each scarf is 32 inches.

The general purpose of a hip scarf in belly dancing is the enhancement of the body's mid section. It is a well-known fact that the middle segment of the body as in the belly does mostly all the dancing. Thus, the hip scarf is tied around the hips. Overall, the accessory further beautifies the aesthetic and physical appeal of the dancer. The presence of the hip scarf also meant to make the audience focus more on the movement of the hips. Additional appeal is provided. Thus, the movements, like thrusting, swaying and shaking are accentuated by the wrapped hip scarf.

The hip scarf can be worn on the dancer's wrist. This would lend attention to the movements of the hands during the belly dance. The other usual function of the hip scarf is as an ornamental covering to half of the face of the dancer. By doing this, the dancer is making herself more mysterious.

There are several styles with different decorative elements - as in different kinds of ornamental fringes - straight line, curved fringe or fringes of different lengths. The hip scarves come in variety of pretty colors - turquoise, sheer black, sheer blue, sheer red, white and pink - and they are long enough to tie them in a variety of ways.

The hips scarves are often embellished with coins and beads in drapes and straight lines. These coin hip scarves are a must-have for anyone beginning bellydance. They make great sounds and move nicely. Tie them around hips or drape them around shoulders.