Répa (RAY-pah)
Mechanics & Inner Workings
The harness features interlocking leather straps that comfortably wrap around the beast's chest, shoulders, and belly. Leather loops and shaped buckles allow for easy adjustment and secure attachment of reins or yokes. Reinforced sections ensure durability in high-stress areas to maintain a lightweight profile.
Manufacturing process
Manufacturing Process:
1. Design & pattern making tailored to small beast sizes
2. Selection and preparation of high-quality leather
3. Shaping and hardening leather components for buckles and rings
4. Assembly by stitching and attaching leather fittings
5. Padding and dyeing for weather resistance and comfort
6. Quality testing for durability and fit
History
Developed for smaller to medium-sized beasts. This leather harness was refined over decades to reduce weight while maintaining strength. Its design focuses on comfort and practicality. It is a trusted choice for mounts, tracker beasts, and field beasts of various sizes.
Significance
This harness symbolizes careful craftsmanship tailored to the needs of small beasts. Its lightweight design offers both reliability and comfort. The harness fosters a close partnership between the kin and beast.
The rarity for the item is common has its needed on the fields.
A list of materials are use:
Vegetable-tanned, weather-resistant leather
Hardened, shaped leather buckles and rings
Wool or felt padding at contact points
Heavy-duty waxed linen stitching
Tools Needed:
- Leatherworking knives and punches
- Awls and needles for stitching
- Dyeing brushes and vats for coloring
- Shaping tools for forming buckles and rings
- Riveting or stitching tools for assembly
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