Sash etiquette (Otheia)

Part of Clothing of Otheia
The sash is a common item of clothing among both sexes of the Otheiae. Like most common items of clothing, certain etiquette has developed around the wearing of the sash. This etiquette deals primarily with relationships of the wearer.
When a sash is worn, it must be knotted to stay in place and not unravel or fall down. The placement of this knot indicates the marital status of the person in question.
=== Waist Sash ===
Sashes are commonly worn around the waist.
When the knot is tied on the left-hand side of the body, this indicates the wearer is single, and is open to relationships
When the knot is tied on the right hand side of the body, it indicates the wearer is in a relationship and is not to be approached.
When the knot is tied around the left-hand side of the body, on the back of the waist, this indicates the wearer is single but is not looking for a relationship
When the knot is tied around the back of the torso on the right-hand side of the body, the knot indicates the wearer is in mourning for a lost love.
=== Cross Sash ===
When the sash is worn across the torso in counterbauldericke direction, and tied at the bottom, this indicates the wearer is single and open to relationships
When worn in counterbauldericke and tied near the top, this indicates the wearer is not looking for a relationship at the moment
When worn bauldericke with the knot at the bottom, the wearer is indicated to be in a relationship.
When worse baukdericke with the knot tied toward the top of the torso, the wearer is shown to be in mourning for their love.
Category:Clothing of Otheia
Category:Culture of Otheia