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Added information about the Wedding dress varion of the havah. I would suggest removing the "partial" tag on this article.
(Added information about the Wedding dress varion of the havah. I would suggest removing the "partial" tag on this article.) |
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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.{{url ref|url=http://polk1986.tumblr.com/post/139649290557|site=polk1986's Tumblr|text=Signing report on havah|date=Feb 20th, 2016}}
== Images ==
<gallery caption="Images of Havahs">
Havah1.jpg | Jasnah, Shallan, and Navani wearing havahs by [[User : Sheep]]
Havah Design 2.jpg | Havah designs by [[User : Botanicaxu]]
</gallery>
== Havah Bridal Gown Variation ==
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. As of Oathbringer, two Vorin wedding gowns have been described:
Navani: "Red, for luck, it was embroidered with gold and shaped much looser style than the havah, with wide sleeves and a graceful drape." {{book ref |Oathbringer |4}}
Shallan: "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." {{book ref |Oathbringer |122}}
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.
Possible Inspiration:
The Vorin bridal dress is likely inspired by traditional Chinese wedding gowns, which are often much looser in cut than a qipao or 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.
== Bridal Crown ==
A bridal crown is worn by the bride as a headpiece for the wedding ceremonies in the Vorin tradition. Hair is worn braided for the occasion. The pieces are secured to the hair. {{book ref |Oathbringer |122}}
Currently only two descriptions are available:
Navani’s – an “intricate headdress of jade and turquoise complemented [the] wedding gown.” {{book ref |Oathbringer |4}}
Shallan’s – was a golden “ornate headdress woven into her braids.” {{book ref |Oathbringer |122}}
Possible Inspiration:
The Vorin bridal crown is likely inspired by the [[Wikipedia:Fengguan|Fengguan]], or Phoenix crowns, worn by brides in traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies.
Neither jade or turquoise is associated with [[soulcasting]]. They are not among the [[polestones]], which are capable of naturally holding [[Stormlight]].
Jade and turquoise are both associated with luck in many Earth cultures, including in China, Tibet, and many other cultures.
== Notes ==
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[[Category:Clothing]]
[[Category: Vorinism]]
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