tajir

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Inspired by:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Designed by:
Shari Winchester

The Story

In this classic tale, a humble woodcutter named Ali Baba stumbles upon the secret cache of a ruthless band of thieves. However, his newfound wealth is quickly threatened when the cunning captain of the thieves discovers he has been robbed. Seeking bloody revenge, the captain disguises himself as an innocent oil merchant leading a massive caravan of mules into the city.

He arrives at Ali Baba’s house seeking hospitality, bringing with him thirty-eight massive leather oil jars. To the unsuspecting host, it is just a peddler and his cargo. In reality, the jars hide bloodthirsty thieves waiting for midnight to strike. The merchant persona is a masterclass in deception, representing the hidden dangers, high-stakes espionage, and masquerade lurking within the marketplace.

Inspired by the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Tajir celebrates a different kind of treasure. One found not in gold, but in the hands of those who crossed oceans carrying generations of knowledge, craft and tradition.

Through trade, textiles and entrepreneurship, Syrian migrants wove themselves into the story of Trinidad, creating a legacy that continues to endure. Like the hidden riches of Ali Baba, their greatest contribution was not what they possessed, but what they shared.

Shari Winchester

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female

$6,995 ($1,119 USD)

Includes:
Headpiece, Neckpiece, Decorated Bra, and Decorated Bottom 

Bra Options:
Wire Bra or Full Bra with Corset Overlay

Bottom Options:
Decorated Thong, Decorated Bikini or Decorated High Waist Bikini and Decorated High Waist Thong

Upgrades:
Tandoor Headpiece – $850 ($136 USD)

Add Ons:
Kimono – $950 ($152 USD)
Small Backpack – $800 ($128 USD)
Large Backpack – $2050 ($328 USD)
Accessory Pack: Earrings and Wrists – $450 ($72 USD)
LT Drum – $650 ($104 USD)

PLEASE NOTE:
Carnival costumes are custom-made items therefore please be advised that once registration is complete there will be:
• NO exchange or switching of sections.
• NO refund of deposit.
• NO changing of measurements or sizes.

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male

$6,095 ($975 USD)

Includes:
Headwrap, Neckpiece, Short Pants and Belt 

Pants:
Short or Long Pants
Upgrade to:
Long Pants – $200 ($32 USD)

Add Ons:
Vest – $850 ($136 USD)
Kimono – $950 ($152 USD)
Small Backpack – $800 ($128 USD)
Large Backpack – $2,050 ($328 USD)
LT Drum – $650 ($104 USD)

PLEASE NOTE:
Carnival costumes are custom-made items therefore please be advised that once registration is complete there will be:
• NO exchange or switching of sections.
• NO refund of deposit.
• NO changing of measurements or sizes.

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