Shiqua
| Shiqua | |
|---|---|
| Type | Garment |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
A shiqua is a garment worn by the Tashikki on Roshar.[1]
Design[edit]
A shiqua is a long single sheet, wrapped around the entirety of the wearer's body from head to toe, winding around arms and legs individually, sometimes also being wrapped back around the waist as a skirt. The garment is worn by both men and women.[2][3] The fabric used in a shiqua is usually a solid color such as yellow, black, or brown.[4][5] To create the garment, the fabric must be draped and tied around the body in a distinctive way. Cloth wrapped around the body haphazardly will identify the wearer as a foreigner.[6] Arclo has learned to correctly wrap a shiqua, as it helps him conceal his true form.[7] Adolin noticed at least one spren in Celebrant wearing a shiqua with trousers, an unusual combination.[8]
Cultural Significance[edit]
The shiqua has a religious purpose: to cover up the wearer's body from an entity named Nun Raylisi (Rayse),[9] the enemy of the god Tashi.[3] Tashikki people almost always wear the wraps, even in far-off lands such as Kharbranth.[10] Within Tashikk, it is considered less necessary to fully cover the body, because it is believed that Tashi protects the residents there.[3] People therefore sometimes adjust the shiqua to expose their head and face within their homeland; they may also pull up the shiqua to allow more movement in their legs.[11][12] Some Tashikki do wear other types of clothing; the Tashikki ambassador to Urithiru notably wore a flowery suit to the first meeting of the monarchs.[13]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 8#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 2#
- ↑ a b c Edgedancer chapter 3#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 13#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 14#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 6#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 18#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 102#
- ↑ Stuttgart signing
— Arcanum - 2019-05-17# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 3#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 11#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 12#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 96#