Faunid Clothing
As with most aspects of Faunid culture, clothesmaking is heavily centered around Atalav’s trade and barter systems.
Regional differences in clothing and accessories come down to what local resources are available, and which nearby areas are available for trade.
As trade routes between Atalav’s many cities improved, so did the lines between regional clothing begin to blur. However, there are still long-standing trends in garmentmaking that can be traced to pre-trading Faunid history.
Nowadays, Faunid clothing is more experimentative than ever, and many Faunids have devoted themselves to the craft, discovering new techniques each passing year.
Faunid Outfits
Because Faunids have natural insulation, not all of them wear clothes, but there is still a wide and vibrant culture surrounding garments in Atalav.
The clothesmaking process adheres to the ethics of Faunid society, including not harming other living creatures nor the natural environment. As a result, Faunid clothes tend to be lightly colored through natural dyes (such as plants), and with simple patterning that is easy to replicate for any Faunid using wooden stamps or brushes, with minimal sewing and fabric use.
Form and function commonly go hand in hand so that Faunids can wear their clothes while completing chores.
Coastal-dwelling Faunids are also known to trade with Merfauns for items such as shells and algae to repurpose into clothing dye, trim, and similar!
Examples coming soon!
Minodae Clothing
Minodae, who typically reside in the northern regions of Atalav, developed clothing that is much better suited for harsh weathers than the warm, southern plains.
Leathers and furs acquired from animals who have passed naturally are incorporated into most clothing for additional warmth. These clothes, like elsewhere, value practicality over extravagance, but are more customizable than other Faunid clothing since resources are more scarce in the north.
Gloves and capes are staple items for any Minodae.
Sometimes you are able to tell where a Minodae has traded based on the accessories and fabrics they’ve used!
Minodae clothing around the borders of northern Atalav tend to be more colorful due to a greater frequency of trade between Minodae and other Faunids.
Examples coming soon!
Corrupt Clothing
Corrupts, who have an alternative relationship with the ethics that otherwise guide Faunidae society, tend to deck themselves out in outfits that honor their prowess. This includes leathers and furs obtained through more violent means, as well as a range of metal, bone, and stolen accessories.
Since trading between corrupt and non-corrupt Faunids is, at best, rare, there’s less overlap in style (especially when it comes to decor) between these two parts of Faunid society. Instead, corrupts will trade in smaller groups among themselves, or exchange trophy items after fighting as part of their community-building rituals.
Some of these trophies may come from non-corrupt societies, whose influence then makes its way into corrupt clothing trends. Corrupt clothes also serve as armor and defense, as many corrupts are involved in frequent skirmishes and fights. Leather is frequently repurposed into collars to protect the throat, or pads to hide particularly vulnerable parts of the body. And, while most corrupt clothing exists for protection, it is still a means for corrupts to express individuality, history, and personal preferences.
Examples coming soon!
Resources from animals that have passed ethically, etc. are allowed as a form of respect.