Difference between revisions of "Havah"

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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]]. Said sleeve can also contain a pouch, known as a safepouch, that can be used for storing valuable [[spheres]] or other small personal items. They are often made of silk in bright colors. {{book ref|sa1|1}}

| 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.

| [[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}}

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.{{urlwob ref|url=http://polk1986.tumblr.com/post/139649290557|site=polk1986's Tumblr|text=Signing report on havah|date=Feb 20th, 20164969}}

<gallery caption="Images of Havahs" mode=packed heights=200px>

Havah1.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|Sheep}}</center></small> Jasnah, Shallan, and Navani wearing havahs by [[User : Sheep]]

Havah2.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|Sheep}}</center></small> Shallan wearing a havah by [[User: Sheep]]

Havah3.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|Sheep}}</center></small> Navani wearing a havah by [[User: Sheep]]

Havah4.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|Sheep}}</center></small> Havah displaying safehand bysleeve [[User: Sheep]]

Inkima.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|Sheep}}</center></small> Havah worn by [[Inkima]] by [[User: Sheep]]

Havah Design 2.jpg | <small><center>by {{a|botanicaxu}}</center></small>Havah designs by [[User : Botanicaxu]]

: An "intricate headdress of jade and turquoise complemented [the] wedding gown."{{book ref|Oathbringersa3|4}}

: A golden "ornate headdress woven into her braids."{{book ref|Oathbringersa3|122}}