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A Guide to the Marsana Veil

 

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Issued by

The Barony of Marsana

On the 17th of Godfrey's Triumph in the Year of Our Lord, 58 B.A

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Introduction

The veil is a staple fashion within that of Balian, a piece of fabric draped over a woman's head providing a form of shade, circulation and something aesthetic alike in her wardrobe. The Marsana veil is much like it in nature, with the vibrant colors most often shown in Balian but it has its key differences; such as how it's worn, how it looks and otherwise.


 

On Embroidery

A trend started initially by the Baroness of Marsana, Mariya, the blind woman had spent much time getting used to the feel and shape of fabrics, needles and such in order to form a hobby. It took time and practice, but soon veils with intricate embroidery only gotten from hours upon hours of work were produced for her daughters to don. If you ask her how she does it, she’d simply smile and say it’s much like the braille her husband has made.

The embroidery, though, is nothing simple. It holds symbolism, whether by Marsana flowers that are depicted, water-based creatures such as the Hammerheads Sharks of the Ruthern household or even a mix of the two, such as jellyfish amongst the coral reefs.

Each embroidered piece is one-of-a-kind, vibrant and tells a story of its own.
 

On Colors

Marsana veils keep to a mix of Raevir and Balian fashion alike, in which you can see a mixture of colors taking place. Whether it is a light gray veil, with intricate and colorful embroidery of black, grays and reds - a crimson red veil with lighter colored embroidery to contrast it - or that of a pastel veil, blues or pinks with golden or deep colored embroidery that makes the modest piece pop, giving it a bit of a pop, or some flare.


On Fabrics

The fabrics used are that of silk and cotton for the main body and tulle and lace for the detailing's. This by no means is the only thing that may be used, it is simply what is seen by the majority. Silk in particular is useful for its lightweight nature, its ability to regulate temperature and wick moisture, which keeps you dry and comfortable in the heat. As to cotton, it is lightweight, breathable and goes as far as to soak up moisture and allow you to stay cool as heat escapes.

Each fabric has its own use, and it must be kept in mind when choosing your veil, as the weight due to the fabric, the embroidery and otherwise can change a multitude of things as to one's outfit.


 An example of a Marsana Veil.

 

On Donning Your Marsana Veil

Here are the following steps as to donning your very on Marsana veil, for those without someone to do it for them;

One, you take the veil in question, and drape it rectangularly over your head, with one side longer than the other.

Two, pin up both sides of the veil just under your hair, tucking those sections away.

Three, flip the longer end of your veil behind your opposite shoulder.

Four, flip the same end back to the front of your other shoulder.

And then you are done, having donned your Marsana veil!
 

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Signed,

HIS LORDSHIP, Gaius Rosius var Ruthern, Baron of Marsana, Amiratus of the Kingdom of Balian, Lord Seneschal of the Crown and Chief Minister of the Duana

 

HER LADYSHIP, Mariya Elizabeth Ruthern, Baroness of Marsana

 

 



 

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A witch dons her newest veil, melding the dark fabric to her skull, her stark silver tresses shaded beneath the freshly laundered mesh smelling faintly of soap and the sickly sweet perfume of rotten leaves..

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Gaius couldn't help but smile as he read the written work published by his wife. Even in her state of blindness, the woman's talents always persevered. He had helped transliterate this for Mariya, yet all that was written here were Mariya's words.

"Your talent knows niet bounds Mea Aster." He murmured as he turned to face his wife. He held one of the veils she has recently sewn herself in his hands as he studied it. "Such beauty in your work, it jest almost as beautiful as you."

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