Thunese Traditional Fashion

Traditional Thunese fashion varies based on the region and clan that one comes from, with many colors and patterns being associated with specific clans or guilds much like a family crest or a logo. Despite this, there is still a group of common elements found in common across the planet and Thunese community.

Modern fabric and simplified variations of traditional clothing have become commonplace for Thunese everyday wear with the more extravagant, historically based fashions being used for more formal and ceremonial wear. 

Clothing

Base layer

A basic Thunese outfit is made up of a long upper garment, often built like a long robe or dress, that reaches at least to the knees. The lower garment is typically a pair pants or a skirt, that are typically ankle length and are worn with the upper garment over top.

Wearing pants as an outer element -meaning it is not completely covered by another garment- is historically considered a more lower or working class tradition with most elite styles covering the pants with a skirt layer or the long hem of the upper garment. The more formal version of trousers -which is acceptable for modern formal wear- tend to be very wide and tend to look like a skirt if the split is not visible.

A rectangular or shapeless silhouette is common and as such, belts are often worn low on the hips and the cuts of clothing are often very loose and straight. Clothing also tends to be quite modest with long sleeves, long hems, and high necklines. The garments themselves will often have button closure and will close at the side of the wearer.

Outer layer

The outer layer of Thunese clothing is typically used for warmth and for protecting the wearer for harsh weather. There are also flashy versions that are often worn by the elite and for formal occasions.

A vest or jacket is often worn for warmth, with either long or short sleeves and typically with a shorter hem than the base layer of clothing. Long sleeved outer courts are often worn for warmth in the winter as well flashy decorative overcoat versions worn for show.

Women may wear the long sleeve coat, or a similar cloak like garment, draped over their head to cover their scalp and face from view. Alternatively, their outer cloak may just have a deep hood. This is considered part of more traditional modesty traditions in some regions, but also works to protect the wearer from rain and weather. One could wear an outer robe as well as wearing a second robe draped over their head or shoulders.

Shoes

Most traditional forms of shoemaking have been replaced by mass made factory production, however when dressing in traditional formal wear the Thunese will often wear flats decorated with traditional geometric and flowing designs.

Headgear

Head Jewelry

For Thunese formal wear it is common to wear decorative head jewelry made out of connected chains and pendants. The head jewelry typically has a main band that goes across the top of the forehead with a main pendant that sits at the center of the forehead and often has a clan or guild emblem on it.

These headpieces are a sign of wealth with both the materials used as well as the craftsmanship of the jewelry being quite expensive even modernly. Typically the more elaborate the jewelry the more status they show.

Pointed hats

A common hat worn for warmth is a close fitting cap with a pointed top and flaps that cover the ears. This hat is typically only worn in colder climates and is a key element of the cultural clothing of some regions. These hats are typically not worn in warmer climates unless there is a cold snap.