Maruk Head Scarf
The Maruk Head Scarf is a traditional garment worn by the desert-dwelling Maruk tribes of the Jantani Desert, who use it to protect themselves from the scorching sun and prevent their skin from burning. Yet it holds more meaning for them than just simple protection, as it carries cultural and spiritual significance to their people. It is mainly made from linen from various plants or spider silk found in the desert, which allows the wearer to remain cool and breathe more easily in the heat. People who meet a Maruk will often have their faces concealed with a face veil due to cultural values when interacting with outsiders. However, the wearer's gender can be easily identified, as men mainly wear short, full-colored scarves, while women wear ones with intricate patterns that are much longer.
Significance
Head scarves among the Maruk are deeply ingrained in their way of life, as each one is unique and used to identify individuals, with the only part of their face that can be seen being their eyes. This is mainly due to the tribes being known for their secrecy from one another and outsiders, so they never show their faces to anyone. It is only when they are amongst their people and those they trust that they will reveal their true selves to them, allowing them to know who they are honestly. This is how they lived their lives and managed to survive for this long, as people can be as treacherous as the desert itself, as it can easily turn on you should you let your guard down to its very nature. It is why revealing one's face to those one does not trust is deeply offensive; without permission implies dishonor or a challenge to one's place inside their tribe.
Item type
Clothing / Accessory
Rarity
Cultrual
Raw materials & Components
Dyes: Many of the dyes that are used in their scarfs come from various plants and insects to make their distinct colors.
Linen: Desert plants and famed silk webbing of the famed Dart Spider are used to make the cloth easy to craft and breathable to wear in the scorching heat.
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