Deka

In Stenza mythohistory, it is widely held that Stuz'a taught mortal Stenza how to spin and weave. Regardless of the truth of this assertion, once the methods were understood, Stenza almost immediately began to produce long rectangles of fabric to wrap around the body as a supplement or seasonal replacement to furs.   The deka and takhasar evolved somewhat in tandem with each other and influenced each other's silhouettes, thus a takhasar gained status as the formal variant of a deka, and the deka is the casual, almost utilitarian, everyday garment.   The discovery and refinement of plant-based dyes (chiefly Ṣef̂ǒl, but dozens of others followed in relatively short order once the process was understood), led both to utilitarian markings on the fabric itself and the idea of the deka as a canvas, particularly in the Red-Green Vision Community. To this day they use their unique vision capabilities and design aesthetics to signal group identification, although the exact patterns have gone through trends over the years (and the current "in" thing is sometimes called either "reverse camouflage" or "paint splatter").

Among younger members of Strares droga, specifically those who seek to restore tradition and clan identity in the comparatively metropolitan Strares settlement, the deka is viewed as a primary medium through which to preserve traditional weaving styles and, for some, dye patterns.   The Red-Green Vision Community also uses the garment as a medium for dyes. The way the deka wraps around the body highlights the splotchy nature of many red, green, orange, other- or multi-colored dye patterns. Unlike the younger Strares members, individuals with Red-Green Vision prefer to invent new patterns as a form of experimentation.