SKENE CLOTHING

Note: All references to "linen" is not our linen derived from flax, but a similar appearing and feeling fabric extracted from a particular kelp on Skene. Linen is in abundant supply; the other two fabrics on Skene, wool and silk, are rationed and every scrap is intensively used, as in quilts and baby clothes made from worn-out adult attire.

COATS:
burzaka (Turkish) = rain slicker
kabat (Hungarian) = padded linen jacket, various styles, buttoned
guibba (Italian) = waterproof brown leather (goat or sheep) jacket with fleece lining, worn only by lighters and sinners
manteau = wool cloak
uwagi = silk dress jacket

PANTS:
kalsonger (Swedish) = wool pants (rare) (can be dress or work, depending on cut and occupation)
broek (Dutch) = quilted linen pants (outdoor presentable attire)
celana (Indonesian) = silk balloon pants (dress attire)
calças (Portugese) = silk pleated pants (dress attire)
dubikun (Chinese) = form-fitting silk breeches
nadraj (Hungarian) = linen pleated pants (dress attire)
kaidang ku (Chinese) = canvas pants with open crotch covered by tie flap, favored for children and field workers (easy to take a piss in these)
ku (Chinese) = thick linen breeches (indoor presentable attire)
bukser (Danish) = roomy canvas work pants (work attire)

SHIRTS:
shati (Swahili) = pullover linen shirt, ubiquitous, worn long for work, tucked in for company, various sleeve lengths and colors
gilet (French) = padded linen jerkin, laced
maillot (French) = thin woolen undershirt
hanshan (Chinese) = silk dress blouse or shirt, various styles all same name
jirekinu = silk vest for dress occasions

SKIRTS:
pu (Chinese) - flowing linen skirt, mostly worn either at home or sometimes ceremonially, when it will be highly decorated

SHOES AND BOOTS:
pantulflas -- quilted split-toe slipper with plastic sole, favored by indoor workers
kiatu (Swahili for shoe) -- canvas lace-up shoes worn by children, dyed bright colors
zaoxue (Chinese) = dress boots
otos (Turkish) = work boots

SOCKS:
sokken (Dutch) = thick wool socks for everyday wear
skarpetki (Polish) = thin wool or silk socks, dyed deep colors, for dress wear

NIGHTWEAR:
schmatta -- knee-length loose linen shift, undyed and undecorated except for special occasions

CHILDREN: [same as for adults except for onesies and diapers for babies]
yi (means single in Chinese) = linen onesies with ties at crotch, ankles and wrists
yameen (means right in Arabic) = infant carrier sling of soft padded linen, straps at angle from right to left across the chest

Copyright 2007 Maggie Jochild