About Us

Sofika is a female founded small business creating playful, empowering belly dance clothing. Every piece is handmade with care in Nottingham and cut and sewn in-house — no outsourcing, no mass production, no compromise.

Founded by Sophie, Sofika was born from a love of belly dance. After joining classes at Diamonds Dance Academy, I met Marija, and together we began developing what became our first product line — the Core Collection: belly dance training wear designed to make you feel confident, comfortable, and completely yourself.

The idea grew from a shared frustration — most belly dance training wear was either fast fashion, poorly fitting, or simply didn’t reflect our personal style. We wanted to change that. Through months of fabric testing, fittings, and refinements, we created pieces that move gracefully with the body and celebrate our individual beauty.

We use responsibly sourced materials, with most fabrics coming from UK suppliers. Our collections are intentionally small to minimise waste and keep things sustainable, while giving us the freedom to stay creative and offer custom designs.

Each garment is made with intention, patience, and a genuine love for the process. Because everything is handmade, turnaround times range from 1 to 8 weeks depending on the piece and current demand — but it’s always worth the wait.

At Sofika, we believe everyone deserves clothing that supports their chosen form of movement. While activewear is widely available for many sports and dance forms, belly dance often lacks the same variety and accessibility. Sofika exists to fill that gap — offering handmade pieces that honour the art of movement and the people who bring it to life.