Editing Takama

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'''Takama''' are traditional warrior garments worn in [[Alethkar]] and other [[Vorin]] nations on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|38}}

The term "takama" generally refers to a long, straight, calf-length skirt.{{book ref|sa1|25}} They are usually loose-fitting.{{book ref|ob|4}} A version of takama were worn in the time of [[Nohadon]] and are seen in one of [[Dalinar's visions]]; he notes that they are of an older style and are worn with wide girdles, often with no shirt.{{book ref|ob|103}} The skirt has some similarities to the shorter [[ulatu]] from [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa2|19}}

In current-day Roshar, the skirt is traditionally worn with a loose-fitting shirt and a cloth belt.{{book ref|ob|16}} The shirt is also sometimes referred to as a "takama".{{book ref|ob|16}} The skirt can be made from fine materials and it is not unusual to see them in a formal setting.{{book ref|ob|4}}{{book ref|sa1|25}} Historically, it was common for soldiers to wear long uniform jackets over the takama.{{book ref|sa1|54}}

Takama were formerly popular as warriors garb as recently as a generation ago, but are rarely worn in modern Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|25}} Kaladin, who grew up in rural [[Alethkar]], first sees a takama when he is twelve or thirteen years old and is surprised at its resemblance to a woman's skirt.{{book ref|sa1|25}}

[[Dalinar Kholin]] often wore a takama in his youth and tells [[Kadash]] a story about one of his swordmasters, [[Harth]], teaching him to tie a takama in the "traditional" way, with the belt pulled tightly and tied three times.{{book ref|sa1|16}} He notices that everyone else ties the belt twice, leaving the ends long and drooping. Dalinar seeks out Harth's master to ask him about it, and realizes that the master tied his belt three times not because of tradition, but because he was extremely short in stature and the long ends made him trip.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Perhaps because of this embarrassment, Dalinar has never liked wearing a takama,{{book ref|sa1|54}} although he did wear them during his time as the Blackthorn.{{book ref|sa2|19}}

Most of the people seen wearing a takama in modern Roshar are members of the nobility or the military. They include [[Roshone]],{{book ref|sa1|25}} [[Sebarial]],{{book ref|sa2|38}}, and [[Elhokar]].{{book ref|sa3|4}} [[Amaram]], a noted traditionalist, requires his soldiers to wear a takama as part of their uniform.{{book ref|sa2|52}} [[Aladar]] has taken to wearing a shorter, modern-cut uniform jacket over his takama{{book ref|sa2|8}} and the style has caught on with his officers.{{book ref|ob|107}}

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