rawi

Section Sold Out

Inspired by:
The Narrative of the One Thousand and One Nights

Designed by:
Jeneile McCarthy-Sinanan

Marketed by:
Oye Promotions

The Story

At the very heart of the One Thousand and One Nights sits the most powerful act of survival ever told. Faced with a vengeful king who executes a new bride every morning, the brilliant and courageous Scheherazade steps forward. She is the ultimate Rāwī – the master storyteller who understands that words possess the power to conquer darkness.

Night after night, she weaves intricate webs of magic, suspense, and human nature, strategically leaving each tale unfinished as the sun rises. Spellbound by her voice, the king spares her life for just one more day to hear how the narrative unfolds.

Through one thousand and one nights of continuous performance, her eloquence transforms the king’s cruelty into compassion. The role of the Rāwī is that of a cultural preservationist and a lifesaver. This narrative celebrates the storyteller not just as an entertainer, but as a fierce force of resilience, proving that the human voice can bridge worlds, heal old wounds, and change the course of destiny.

The storyteller tells her story every night to live another day. The blessing of living to see a new day with the joy and relief of surviving, inspired my design.

Jeneile McCarthy-Sinanan

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female

$6,995 ($1,119 USD)

Includes:
Headwrap with Clips, Coin Overlay, Bra, Bottom, Wrists and Fringed Belt 

Bra Options:
Full Bra

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

Add Ons:
Face Mask – $350 ($56 USD)
Kaftan – $1195 ($191 USD)
Skirt – $950 ($152 USD)
Cropped Poncho – $300 ($48 USD)
Gold Halo Backpack or – $2150 ($344 USD)
Chime Backpack – $2600 ($416 USD)
Standard – $2050 ($328 USD)
Anklet – $200 ($32 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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kaftan

$7,395 ($1,183 USD)

Includes:
Kaftan, Headwrap with Clips, Coin Overlay, Bra, Bottom, and Wrists

Bra Options:
Full Bra

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

Add Ons:
Face Mask – $350 ($56 USD)
Skirt – $950 ($152 USD)
Cropped Poncho – $300 ($48 USD)
Gold Halo Backpack or – $2150 ($344 USD)
Chime Backpack – $2600 ($416 USD)
Standard – $2050 ($328 USD)
Anklet – $200 ($32 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

$6,495 ($1,039 USD)

Includes:
Headwrap, Neckpiece, Short Pants, Fringed Belt

Pants Option:
Short or Long Pants
Upgrade to:
Long Pants – $350 ($56 USD)

Add Ons:
Face Mask – $350 ($56 USD)
Kaftan – $1,195 ($191 USD)
Poncho – $350 ($56 USD)
Accessory Pack (Scarf, Lower Arms) – $400 ($64 USD)
Gold Halo Backpack or – $2,150 ($344 USD)
Chime Backpack – $2,600 ($416 USD)
Standard – $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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