Beads are made from clay or carved and sanded/polished from wood, Hardened seeds and even fire-blown glass.
Metals like silver are found easily and manipulated for ornate jewelry.
Gemstones and crystals are also used in a lot of decoration.
Precious stones and metals are excavated by hand by the traders, they do business most with metal-smiths
Wood workers use felled trees from natural disaster, but if need to make a boat/ship or large furniture, they always plant trees to replace those used. Shi'Rah work with their environment and are very cautious to not do harm as nature is Sacred.
Metallurgy is learned through apprenticeship
Mining for stones and metals is is learned through apprenticeship
Hydropower is used for heat bellows in Metallurgy.
Veils and facial/body jewelry is common, as are piercings.
Necklaces are worn in many layers and are main statement pieces, with many stones and layers of tassels. Even delicate chains or strings of beads are worn across the face to compliment. Beads are strung into hair at varying intervals, usually bright pieces, to catch the light.
Rah hair comes in all types, with length being preferred.
Hairdressers are highly respected and often a great profession that leads one to the Royal homes; so they are very close to being celebrities.
Braiding, oiling, beading, locks, brushing and care of hair is done with a hairdresser.
If done in-home only, knowledge is passed down.
Elaborate Hairpins are also very desired items and trade for these is the strongest. They are used to keep the very long head-hair tidied up in a bun, secured by varying twists and braids as well. These can be simple wood-carved, or elaborate Metal-worked pieces, most feature a few gemstones/crystals.
Any with extra features like beads or tassels are for special occasions or Royalty.
A Rah knowledgeable in intricate hair care and styles is a huge asset to big Harems.
When a Rah is in deep mourning they cut their hair very short.
Kits are born without head hair, and is considered in mourning for their body-less existence.
Most 'Rah have long hair on the Cranium, over hips on the spine, and tail-tip.
Some 'Rah people's have cranium-hair that continues down the neck, and in some; even connecting all the way to the hip-furr.
Those with extended Hair-lines, may choose to keep their hair shorter for ease of maintenance, or in a long running braid.
It is not taken lightly to maintain a short style, and those wearing it are treated with reverence.
Hairdressers are highly respected and often a great profession that leads one to the Royal homes; so they are very close to being celebrities.
Braiding, oiling, beading, locks, brushing and care of hair is done with a hairdresser.
If done in-home only, knowledge is passed down.
Elaborate Hairpins are also very desired items and trade for these is the strongest. They are used to keep the very long head-hair tidied up in a bun, secured by varying twists and braids as well. These can be simple wood-carved, or elaborate Metal-worked pieces, most feature a few gemstones/crystals.
Any with extra features like beads or tassels are for special occasions or Royalty.
A Rah knowledgeable in intricate hair care and styles is a huge asset to big Harems.
When a Rah is in deep mourning they cut their hair very short.
Kits are born without head hair, and is considered in mourning for their body-less existence.
Most 'Rah have long hair on the Cranium, over hips on the spine, and tail-tip.
Some 'Rah people's have cranium-hair that continues down the neck, and in some; even connecting all the way to the hip-furr.
Those with extended Hair-lines, may choose to keep their hair shorter for ease of maintenance, or in a long running braid.
It is not taken lightly to maintain a short style, and those wearing it are treated with reverence.