Traditional Haeseni Dress and Attire

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Traditional Haeseni Dress and Attire

6^th of Jula and Piov, 328 | 6^th of Malin’s Welcome, 1775

 

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Coats and Furs

Khanbej

(Khan = Coat, Bej = Long)

The khanbej is a traditional, high-quality coat, commonly worn by Haensemen of high standing. The coats are generally rather long, sometimes decorated with detailed embroidery or patterning. The khanbej is a favored clothing item of Ruskan descent, hailing back hundreds of years. Although worn out of necessity in the cold northern climate, the garment also displays power, masculinity, and wealth.

 

 

Darskholv

(Darusz = Furry, Kholv = Cold)

The darskholv is a common clothing piece worn by both men and women throughout the kingdom. Both fur stoles and fur coats are included in the generalized term, ‘darskholv.’ These garments are worn to stave off the biting cold during frigid Haeseni winters. Generally tailored of rabbit, fox, or mink fur, they offer not only protection from the cold, but unique fashion within the Haeseni courts. Men and women of high status and skill may wear darskholvz of wolf pelt to display honor and bravery. The darskholv, just like the khanbej, was also a historically Ruskan vestment.

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Dresses and Gowns

Sanguss

(Sansk = Dress, Guss = Poor)

The sanguss is a traditional dress worn by Haeseni women of low status. These dresses, generally sewn with inexpensive or cheap fabrics, are beautiful nonetheless. The dresses feature distinct cinching strings across the bodice, and ribbon bows around the waist. The positioning of the ribbon, if worn properly, is important to note. A woman with a bow-tied against her right hip is displaying her married status, a woman with a bow tied across her middle may be undecided or courting, and a woman with a bow on her left hip remains unspoken for. This garment is traditional of Hansetian dress, passed down through generations of Haeseni women.

 

 

Sanbej

(Sansk = Dress, Bej = Long)

The sanbej is the expensive counterpart to the sanguss. These fine gowns, worn by women of high standing and wealth, are common among the royalty and nobility within Hanseti-Ruska. They are finely tailored with materials such as silk, satin, and linen. These dresses do not generally feature the classic bow of the sanguss, and instead, don classier patterns and embroidering. These gowns are most often worn at floor-length, and consist of multiple layers of fabric, helping to insulate against the chill.

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Hats, Shoes, and Otherwise

Heusjet

(Heut = Hat)

The heusjet, known in common as the beret, is the most commonly worn hat in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. These are usually worn by men, but women may also be seen donning these hats. The heusjet is a more recent addition to tradition Haeseni garb, becoming more common within the last century, and has recently been added to the uniforms of the Haense Royal Army.

 

Baijlejz

(Baijlej = Boot)

Baijlejz are the most commonly worn footwear, having been crafted and sold for hundreds of years. These boots are made of sturdy leather and can range from ankle-high to more than halfway up the shin. The soles of these boots are generally made from maple or elmwood and are well polished and sealed. A wide range of options can be seen in these shoes, and are worn by both men and women. 

 

 

Anzkhanz

(Anz = Hands, Khan = Coat)

Anzkhan is simply the New Marian word for ‘glove.’ Usually made out of leather or wool, anzkhanz are worn throughout the winter months to protect the hands from the icy cold. These small accessories are generally fairly simple in appearance, worn more so for practicality than a sense of fashion.

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Plate and Uniforms

Platen

(Platen = Plate Armor)

Platen is mostly worn by the nobility of the Kingdom, the majority of which represents the colors of each House. Consisting of more expensive material, platen is not seen as often, unless worn by a soldier of higher ranking, or the aforementioned nobility. Due to the colder climate of Hanseti-Ruska the armor is typically insulated and worn with varying amounts of fur.

 

Junen

(Junen = Uniform)

Junen is adorned most often by the Royal Army of the Kingdom, though can be seen within the levies of the past and present. The current junen of the Kingdom represents the coat of arms of the King, displaying a red and white background with the colors of House Barbanov forming the shape of a shield.

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Published Posthumously,

Her Royal Highness, Amelya Valeriya Barbanov, Princess of Hanseti-Ruska

 

(( Thank you to:

@NJBB for help writing the bottom section

@Unbaed for the artwork for the ‘Sanguss’

@garentoft for help with the New Marian words ))

 

 

 

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Historic Connections:

Khanbej = Russian Kaftan

Sanbej = German Tracht and Russian Sarafan

Sanguss = German Dirndl

Darskholv = Russian Shuba

 

[DahStalker 2844]

Nice work guys, really good insight to the culture