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|world=Roshar |
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⚫ | A '''havah''' is a traditional [[Vorin]] dress on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|Prologue}} It is formfitting through the bust, shoulders, and waist, and has a flowing skirt.{{book ref|sa1|3}} It is buttoned up the sides, and the left sleeve is longer than the other in order to fully cover the [[safehand]]. Often made of silk in bright colors. {{book ref|sa1|1}} |
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⚫ | A '''havah''' is a traditional [[Vorin]] dress on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|Prologue}} It is formfitting through the bust, shoulders, and waist, and has a flowing skirt.{{book ref|sa1|3}} It is buttoned up the sides, and the left sleeve is longer than the other in order to fully cover the [[safehand]]. |
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== Cut == |
== Cut == |
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|The cut of a havah is similar to a [[wikipedia:cheongsam|cheongsam]], with full sleeves and falling from the hips. Beneath the slitted outer skirt are many thin layers like fine silk which interweave to create a sort of accordion effect. This would (I think?) allow the dress to fall at a sharp angle from the hip when still, while expanding to allow a full range of leg movement. The buttons run from the throat down to the waist, following a line from the jaw down to the collarbone, curving out to follow the bust and then down the line of the torso. I don't think there's a rule for the number of buttons, but when in doubt remember that "10" is significant to the culture. Frog buttons are legit, I think. |
| The cut of a havah is similar to a [[wikipedia:cheongsam|cheongsam]], with full sleeves and falling from the hips. Beneath the slitted outer skirt are many thin layers like fine silk which interweave to create a sort of accordion effect. This would (I think?) allow the dress to fall at a sharp angle from the hip when still, while expanding to allow a full range of leg movement. The buttons run from the throat down to the waist, following a line from the jaw down to the collarbone, curving out to follow the bust and then down the line of the torso. I don't think there's a rule for the number of buttons, but when in doubt remember that "10" is significant to the culture. Frog buttons are legit, I think. |
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|[[Ben McSweeney]] on havah's cut{{reddit ref|Fantasy|3npd4h|cw1i4gl|text=Could you give us some clues about how the two lines of buttons on Vorin havah actually look like?|date=Oct 15th, 2015}} |
| [[Ben McSweeney]] on havah's cut{{reddit ref|Fantasy|3npd4h|cw1i4gl|text=Could you give us some clues about how the two lines of buttons on Vorin havah actually look like?|date=Oct 15th, 2015}} |
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== Embroidery == |
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|Alethi's don't do the flower thing as much... It's not really an Alethi thing, floral patterns. So you are seeing a lot of designs and hatchings. They may look a little Arabic to you. Or the glyphs and things like that you will see worked in but very stylized. |
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|[[Brandon Sanderson]] on embroidery{{wob ref|6748}} |
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== Replacement hem == |
== Replacement hem == |
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The replaceable hem would be a continuous piece attached to the underskirt. This hem piece is not easy to change, so it is probably sewn on and not attached with buttons or some other simple fastener. It is a simple enough operation that it is done with relative frequency, however. Due to the difficulty in finding fabric that is an exact match for something bought another time or place, people often purchase replacement hems in contrasting colors.{{ |
The replaceable hem would be a continuous piece attached to the underskirt. This hem piece is not easy to change, so it is probably sewn on and not attached with buttons or some other simple fastener. It is a simple enough operation that it is done with relative frequency, however. Due to the difficulty in finding fabric that is an exact match for something bought another time or place, people often purchase replacement hems in contrasting colors.{{url ref|url=http://polk1986.tumblr.com/post/139649290557|site=polk1986's Tumblr|text=Signing report on havah|date=Feb 20th, 2016}} |
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== Images == |
== Images == |
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<gallery caption="Images of Havahs" |
<gallery caption="Images of Havahs"> |
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Havah1.jpg | |
Havah1.jpg | Jasnah, Shallan, and Navani wearing havahs by [[User : Sheep]] |
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Havah2.jpg | |
Havah2.jpg | Shallan wearing havah by [[User: Sheep]] |
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Havah3.jpg | |
Havah3.jpg | Navani wearing havah by [[User: Sheep]] |
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Havah4.jpg | |
Havah4.jpg | Havah displaying safehand by [[User: Sheep]] |
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Inkima.jpg | |
Inkima.jpg | Havah worn by [[Inkima]] by [[User: Sheep]] |
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Havah Design 2.jpg | |
Havah Design 2.jpg | Havah designs by [[User : Botanicaxu]] |
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Havah.png | <small><center>by {{a|akolnoix}}</center></small> |
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== Bridal Gowns == |
== Bridal Gowns == |
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|[[Shallan Davar]]'s bridal gown{{book ref|sa3|122}} |
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The Vorin wedding gown is a variation of a havah. It is likely an older version of what is now accepted as the traditional havah design. Two Vorin wedding gowns have been described: |
The Vorin wedding gown is a variation of a havah. It is likely an older version of what is now accepted as the traditional havah design. Two Vorin wedding gowns have been described: |
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⚫ | {{quote|Sapphire grown was of an ancient style, with twin drooping sleeves that went far beyond her hands. Small rubies woven into the embroidery glowed with a commentary light. A golden vest draped over the shoulders, matched by the ornate headdress woven into her braids.|[[Shallan Davar]]'s bridal gown{{book ref|Oathbringer|122}}}} |
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The red light from the rubies' [[Stormlight]] brings the "red for luck" to Shallan's gown. Using blue for Shallan's wedding gown indicates that Vorin brides are allowed more than one color option in a traditional wedding dress. |
The red light from the rubies' [[Stormlight]] brings the "red for luck" to Shallan's gown. Using blue for Shallan's wedding gown indicates that Vorin brides are allowed more than one color option in a traditional wedding dress. |
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|[[Navani Kholin]]'s bridal gown{{book ref|sa3|4}} |
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;Navani's crown |
;Navani's crown |
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: An "intricate headdress of jade and turquoise complemented [the] wedding gown."{{book ref| |
: An "intricate headdress of jade and turquoise complemented [the] wedding gown."{{book ref|Oathbringer|4}} |
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;Shallan's crown |
;Shallan's crown |
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: A golden "ornate headdress woven into her braids."{{book ref| |
: A golden "ornate headdress woven into her braids."{{book ref|Oathbringer|122}} |
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Neither jade nor turquoise is associated with [[Soulcasting]]. They are not [[polestone]]s, which are capable of naturally holding [[Stormlight]]. |
Neither jade nor turquoise is associated with [[Soulcasting]]. They are not [[polestone]]'s, which are capable of naturally holding [[Stormlight]]. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* The Vorin bridal dress is likely inspired by traditional Chinese wedding gowns, which are often much looser in cut than a qipao or [[Wikipedia: Cheongsam|cheongsam]] – the more fitted traditional dresses. The wedding gowns are often covered in gold embroidery with designs that are meant to represent luck and other blessings for the couple. |
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The Vorin bridal dress is likely inspired by traditional Chinese wedding gowns, which are often much looser in cut than a qipao or [[Wikipedia: Cheongsam|cheongsam]] – the more fitted traditional dresses. The wedding gowns are often covered in gold embroidery with designs that are meant to represent luck and other blessings for the couple. |
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The Vorin bridal crown is likely inspired by the [[Wikipedia: Fengguan|fengguan]], or Phoenix crowns, worn by brides in traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies. Jade and turquoise are both associated with luck in many Earth cultures, including in China and Tibet. |
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== Notes == |
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