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| + | A '''shiqua''' is a garment worn by the [[Tashikk]]i on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2.5|8}} |
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| − | A '''shiqua''' is an outfit worn by the [[Tashikk]]i.{{book ref|edgedancer|8}} The outfit is a 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. Additionally, the face covering can be pulled down. The garment is worn by both men and women.{{book ref|edgedancer|2}}{{book ref|edgedancer|3}} |
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| − | The shiqua has a religious purpose, to cover up the wearer's body from an entity named Nun Raylisi, the enemy of the god Tashi. In Tashikk, it is considered less necessary to do so, because it is believed that Tashi protects them there.{{book ref|edgedancer|3}} |
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| + | 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.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}}{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} The fabric used in a shiqua is usually a solid color such as yellow, black, or brown.{{book ref|sa2.5|13}}{{book ref|sa2.5|14}} 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.{{book ref|sa2.5|6}} [[Arclo]] has learned to correctly wrap a shiqua, as it helps him conceal his true form.{{book ref|sa2.5|18}} [[Adolin]] noticed at least one [[spren]] in [[Celebrant]] wearing a shiqua with trousers, an unusual combination.{{book ref|sa3|102}} |
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| + | The shiqua has a religious purpose: to cover up the wearer's body from an entity named Nun Raylisi ([[Rayse]]),{{wob ref|12755}} the enemy of the god [[Tashi]].{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} Tashikki people almost always wear the wraps, even in far-off lands such as [[Kharbranth]].{{book ref|sa1|3}} Within Tashikk, it is considered less necessary to fully cover the body, because it is believed that Tashi protects the residents there.{{book ref|sa2.5|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.{{book ref|sa2.5|11}}{{book ref|sa2.5|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.{{book ref|sa3|96}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| + | {{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 22:03, 12 November 2020 (UTC)}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 17 February 2023
| Shiqua | |
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| 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#