#traditionalgarb

[captain-hawks]

Dee, I have Thoughts and no one irl to brainrot @ so pls excuse the umpteenth time I am in your notifications this weekend.

Last week I word vomited in your spicy requests about how much TraditionalGarb!Hoshina plagues my thoughts. Well, I went out for dinner and had a few cocktails, and my slightly drunk, pliant mind was churning the entire ride home. [Sober Note: I started this ask right when I got home, and now, having sobered up a bit, holy hell I am sorry for getting lost in the sauce and turning what was supposed to be drunk imagines into something ludicrous. I can't quite bring myself to delete it bc I was clearly so into it, but seriously if this is too long/annoying please just ignore me!]

I'm thinking of a historical period-era AU Hoshina clan. Not too familiar with Japanese history but maybe Edo period, idk about historical accuracy. In my imagines, reader is from a less influential, albeit wealthier clan, has 2 older brothers, and grew up around the Hoshina family from birth. Both their families are preoccupied with the eldest children and their role in continuing the family legacy/business, so their families don't hound them too closely in their childhoods. They're in a rural, countryside part of Japan with plenty of wild grass and flower fields. Soichiro holds all the weight of family expectation so he is more aloof. But Soshiro is allowed more freedom, so when he isn't obsessively training, he is spending time with reader as her closest childhood friend. Meanwhile, reader is trained in all the traditional arts and duties expected of her, but she also has a love for calligraphy (or painting but idk how accurate that is) that she is allowed to cultivate because, again, her parents aren't hounding her too closely. She's fascinated by Soshiro's swordsmanship and makes him show her all the moves he is learning, and in turn, he is enthralled by her knowledge and love of calligraphy and likes to hear her talk about it for hours even if he doesn't quite get it. Because they're in a rural area, they also play outdoors together whenever they can, climbing trees and splashing in the streams, and Soshiro is rough-and-tumble and free around her in ways he can't be at home when he's ceaselessly trying to measure up to and surpass his brother. As they grow older they are naturally forced apart due to expectations of their genders and stations. They still hold onto what they believe is a fondness for their childhood friend, until one day, as the wild wisteria blooms and they see a glimpse of each other after an absence of several months, they both realize that the innocent fondness held in their hearts had taken root long ago and finally bloomed into love.

Unfortunately, in the Edo period, warrior families started to lose their place in this era of newfound peace, and the Hoshinas are forced to worry about their place in this world for the first time. At the same time, reader's clan is struck by tragedy and her 2 older brothers are killed in an accident, leaving a vacuum for the future of the clan. The Hoshina and Reader patriarchs decide on what they believe is a mutually beneficial arrangement: Soichiro and Reader shall join their clans in marriage. Reader's clan benefits from the prestige of the Hoshina name, and the Hoshina clan benefits from the prosperous wealth of her family. As the sole remaining offspring of her clan, she should be honored to be chosen to helm the Hoshina household and bear its heirs.

Ofc Reader is devastated, but she knows that her voice is unimportant and she will forever be doomed to suffer in a life so close to her dreams, but with a cruel twist. She sees Soshiro just once after the engagement announcement, and it is with a too-cheerful mask that he congratulates her on her match, and, in a moment when no one is looking, he slips into her hands a small gift that he had picked up in the capitol on his last trip and had been meaning to give to her: some fine new ink he thought she would love for her calligraphy. He supposes it is an engagement gift now, even if the gift is only really for her.

On the eve of her wedding, she manages to sneak out and find Soshiro. Together, they go to the grassy field of wildflowers by the creek they played in as children. Even though fate is not on their side, it seems the moon has sympathy for them, because it hides behind clouds and conceals their illicit meeting. They're finally able to declare their love for one another in the place where it all began. She tells Soshiro that even though destiny was determined to keep them apart, she wants to know what it is to wholly love and be loved, just once in her life. So under the glow of a thousand fireflies, she undresses Hoshina, gently pulling his kosode apart to reveal his chest. She laughs lightly as she traces his scars-the old and familiar ones from childhood, and the newer ones he has acquired in manhood. She traces the marks she remembers: the dented scar on his shoulder from when he fell out of the cypress tree trying to grab a beetle to impress her when they were five. The patch of slightly uneven skin along his arm from three years later, when he had run after his father's horse in the road and tripped down the hill. The thin, raised slash from when Soichiro had cut him in training at age 11, to teach him a lesson on inferiority. From there, she draws lines to the unfamiliar marks: a puffy patch of new skin from a recent battle wound that has only started to heal, two pigmented gashes where he was gouged in battle last year, a mottled expanse of bruises on his ribs from where he had challenged Soichiro last month, just after the engagement announcement, and had finally shown his brother that his attempted lesson in inferiority had never sunk in.

She says that all these marks tell her a story in the same way a calligrapher's soul is left indelibly in their brushstrokes. She sees a world in his body, and it tells her favorite story. Overwhelmed, Soshiro finally crashes into her and through the flurry of kissing he has her on her back in the grass, slipping her out of her garments. He's mapping his way across her significantly less blemished skin with his lips and tongue, and laments between pants that he will never be able to partake in the story of her body, because she belongs to his brother and he cannot leave his own brushstrokes on the expanse of her skin. Breathless, reader pulls a bottle tucked into her undergarment next to her heart-a vial of the precious ink Soshiro had gifted her. Her wedding is tomorrow-she knows there is no way he can leave any lasting marks on her. But for tonight, she is his and she wants some proof of that, however temporary. So Soshiro dips his finger in the ink and swirls and dips it all over the memories he has buried in his mind: a spot on her neck where a particularly vicious bee had stung her as they chased tadpoles as six-year-olds, a whorl on her shoulder where his ten-year-old head rested as she unrolled endless scrolls to extol the virtues of some long-dead calligrapher, an almost-violent slash just under the swell of her bosom where he had caught her when she had fallen in her attempt to swing his katana at 13.

And as he finally lines up his achingly hard cock and breaches her cunt, as he makes love to her for the first and last time, he grieves for the death of the two stories written here-hers, which will be washed off her body as soon as she returns to her home, and his, which will wither and end without her to trace the patterns and give them the meaning he can never find by himself. [sober note/holy run on sentence batman]

you better believe i'm posting this ask because IT NEEDS TO BE SEEN!!!

MY FRIEND!!!!! i'm on my knees. i'm begging. i'm clawing at the air. i'm frantically waving anything of value that i have in your direction. i implore you to write this because i'm wholly obsessed. a period piece, childhood friends, the arranged marriage, THE YEARNING, THE LOVELY POETRY OF IT ALL EVEN JUST AS A SUMMARIZED VERSION!?!?!?

She says that all these marks tell her a story in the same way a calligrapher's soul is left indelibly in their brushstrokes. She sees a world in his body, and it tells her favorite story.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(don't even get me started on him painting on her????? oh my god i'm so unwell. i need one of those fainting couches. i want to CONSUME THISSSSS)

you're a genius. a brilliant wonderful genius.

[midgaarb]

The ancients whisper as the arrows soar through the winter forest 🏹 . . Photo from a beautiful and cold day spent up in the mountains. Few things feel as good as wearing garb and shooting a bow through thick snow covered giant trees. . . Hayden is wearing the Moss Green wool hooded shawl with the handwoven trim, and the Fern Green wool tunic. Even with the fresh snowfall we were kept warm, dry and cozy in these thick woolen garments! . . I have recently edited many of my prices and turn around times in my shop. There are also still a sale on cloaks and free shipping on many items. If you are seeking garb for the upcoming faire months I suggest starting to plan out your kits! Shooting with beautiful arrows handcrafted by @hononegaharchery ↟ . . . . #midgaarb #oldgods #vikinghood #vikinggarb #vikingmetal #vikingreenactment #paganpride #paganism #historicalclothing #viking #vikings #heathen #vikingpride #traditionalgarb #vikingwarrior #traditionalarchery #historicalweapons #bowandarrow #thorshammer #archery #heathens #pagan #blackmetal #folklore #vikingclothing #pagansofinstagram #sagas #vikingsofinstagram #gameofthrones #norsemythology (at Mt Hood National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4IiTQnv8D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dgx3e3jwz97y

[missmeltycat]

Ótrúleg vinna! þakka þér kærlega fyrir! ❤️ Fantastic work by King of Diamonds Clothing! Thank you very much! Go check out their page on Facebook: 🔶 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Clothing--Brand-/King-Of-Diamonds-Clothing-2364351550250106/ 🔶 #ótrúlegvinna #þakkaþérkærlegafyrir #hangerok #custom #custommade #traditionalgarb #reenactment #viking #vikings #vikingwoman #vikingreenactment #vikingactors #vikingactor #vikingactress #ráðgerðrjulisdottir #dansaalfurinn https://www.instagram.com/p/B7oQuSfJLk_/?igshid=1vcp4bk5dcgid

[brandoabroad]

The Shaxi people in Baisha village of China's northern Yunnan province are friendly enough but they don't like to have their photo taken. Understandable considering all the tourists there. I was lucky to have these ladies' permission. (But is that a middle finger I see?😅). It's beautiful to see some ancient cultures surviving in China. #shaxi #minoritypeople #china #explorechina #sonya7ii #sonyalpha #villagelife #traditionalculture #baisha #yunnan #lijiang #ethnicgroup #traditionalcostume #cane #villageelders @natgeotravel @bbc_travel #travelasia #traditionalgarb #yulong #jadedragon #snowmountain #chinatravel (at 丽江古城) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Ppl3UB_A0/?igshid=1nhkod3srdqbl

[joshlance-blog1]

Picture from a decade ago! Street musicians using traditional Nepali instruments wearing their traditional garb performing in Darjeeling! . . . . . . #streetphotography #street #musicians #busking #traditional #traditionalmusic #traditionalinstrument #traditionalgarb #ethnicwear #dyingart #trio #sarangi #nepali #darjeeling #mountainmusic #traditionalclothes #crosslegged #enchantingmusic #ilovephotography #musicianoftheday #picoftheday #ethniclifestyle #simplelife (at Darjeeling)

[brelandathies-blog]

Fall walks in Mama's Moccs #métis #handmedowns #traditionalgarb #autumn #falltime

[bojantercon]

#marriage #couple posing for their official shots in their #traditionalgarb (at Makassar, Sulawesi)

[midgaarb]

Blissful Winter Forest. . . We hiked along the frozen river through snow so thick and tall it came up to our knees. We stood amongst trees so still and silent the intensity of it was enough to paralyze you right in place. In between posing for more serious artistic photos, snow started to trickle down through the silent forest, and as I looked up at the giant white trees I was nestled in between, my eyes watered, my heart beat faster and a rush of emotion ignited a giant smile across my face. . . Mother Winter is taking her time around here, we have gotten more snow in the last couple weeks then we have all winter and as I write this the snow is still coming down! I for one am not upset about this one bit. Our snow melt mountains will be dense and full and wet and able to nourish our lands deep into the warm summer days. I trust remembering what I wrote about yesterday. I trust knowing Lady Spring will emerge when she sees fit, and in the meantime our Mother Winter is telling us all we need to rest just a bit longer. Marinate in the quiet and calm and cold just a little bit longer. Think about our intentions for spring just a little bit longer. These days are my favorite days. . . I am taking this time as an opportunity to enjoy these last moments of Winter, taking the advice from our Mother to take it slow, rest, recoup, marinate and allow these quiet days to seep into my subconscious and inspire me to seek what I wish to see blossom when the flowers start to show their pretty little smiling faces. . . In this photo I am wearing my favorite warm winter dress, the Fern Green wool dress with wide side panels. And I am also wearing my Coal Black wool capelet. As cold as it is in the mountains, trust me when I tell you this wool keeps you super warm! Link in bio↟ . . . . . . #midgaarb #oldgods #capelet #vikinggarb #vikingmetal #vikingreenactment #paganpride #paganism #historicalclothing #viking #vikings #heathen #vikingpride #traditionalgarb #hedgewitch #Niflheim #mthood #winterforest #thorshammer #snowyforest #heathens #pagan #blackmetal #folklore #vikingclothing #pagansofinstagram #sagas #vikingsofinstagram #gameofthrones #norsemythology (at Mt Hood Wilderness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZQZG6HUcl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18zvg47udg4nz

[midgaarb]

How many of you out there train with historical weapons? . . There’s nothing like snow falling through the night and waking up to the ferns and conifers dusted with white. Upon first light, I threw on my garb and went straight outside to play with my bow! . . I have always been drawn to archery and sword fighting. I haven’t had much time for either the last few months, but now that I finally got these beautiful custom made historical arrows from @hononegaharchery, I am so excited to be shooting again! {More detail photos to come}. . . I find archery so therapeutic and strengthening in many ways. Grounding and confidence boosting as well. And especially in garb. I can’t wait to build the rest of my kit! . . My new Hooded Capelet proved to be a prefect accessory while shooting. The opening in the front allows for ample arm mobility and the oversized hood blocked my eyes from the snow flurries and peeking sun. I’m wearing my Capelet here in Coal Black wool with my favorite winter dress in the Fern Green wool. Both available in shop, link in bio. . . . . #midgaarb #oldgods #capelet #vikinggarb #vikingmetal #vikingreenactment #paganpride #paganism #historicalclothing #viking #vikings #heathen #vikingpride #traditionalgarb #hedgewitch #femalearcher #historicalweapons #bowandarrow #thorshammer #archery #heathens #pagan #blackmetal #folklore #vikingclothing #pagansofinstagram #sagas #vikingsofinstagram #gameofthrones #norsemythology (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjOIKSHjEY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qu7mrqi7iuyl

[midgaarb]

Introducing the Hooded Capelet! . . *Swipe* I conjured up this hooded capelet a few weeks ago and have been wearing it ever since, so I felt it was time to finally bring it into the world! This hooded capelet is a modified variation on my Skjoldehamn hoods and hooded shawls, the length falls somewhere between the two. It features an open front with edges that come to a sharp point. The back also extends to a sharp point in the center back. More photos and details in the listing on my website~ link in bio. I am also wearing my Forest Green linen serk in these photos. . . The capelet displayed above is in the Coal Black wool. It features a hand stitched leather & bone toggle closure in the center front under where the hood meets. The actual hood part is big and roomy just like my regular hoods. This capelet can be made in all my 14 colors of linen and my 4 colors of wool. I am offering the option of adding one of my 17 trims to the entire bottom border as well, if one of the trims speaks to you. . . My desire with Midgaarb is to create pieces that can be incorporated historically into your reenactment kits but also into every day clothing. Historically accurate as much as possible and historically and earth inspired. I have been wearing this capelet over many of my vintage thrifted dresses as well my own linen and wool garb. I hope it is loved by whomever wants to call one home 🖤 . . . . #midgaarb #oldgods #capelet #vikinggarb #vikingmetal #vikingreenactment #paganpride #paganism #historicalclothing #viking #vikings #heathen #vikingpride #traditionalgarb #hedgewitch #slavic #ancestors #european #thorshammer #scandinavian #heathens #pagan #blackmetal #folklore #vikingclothing #pagansofinstagram #sagas #vikingsofinstagram #gameofthrones #norsemythology (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BstL2ykHWZ2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gjfpf25o12ra

[midgaarb]

Woke up to the world covered in white, and the gods are gracing us with more and more! Going to fill my morning with wondering through the frosty forest behind my home in my very warm Coal Black wool dress, which I am wearing above and is available in my shop. . . Up on the stovetop goes a huge pot of my homemade bone broth which will brew its way into a hearty stew by supper time. It seems these winter days are sticking around a bit longer and my body’s desire to rest a bit more is feeling comforted at the thought! . . My hands have not wavered from working its way through this past month, and my back is bent from leaning over the sewing machine deep into these cold nights. It was so healing to take the weekend off and fill it with 3 amazing metal shows, lots of snowy and foggy adventures and a trip through the country up to the beautiful Oregon coast. Filling my lungs with the cold ocean air. The past days of being super active, off my phone and exploring so much nature revived my mental energy but also called for a cozy day to be snowed in. . . So much to learn in the quiet of winter, as I spot just the tiniest bits of spring pushing through the snowy forest floor. . . Is spring blooming around by you yet or is Mother Winter still gracing you with her frosty blankets? . . . . #midgaarb #oldgods #capelet #vikinggarb #vikingmetal #vikingreenactment #paganpride #paganism #historicalclothing #viking #vikings #heathen #vikingpride #traditionalgarb #hedgewitch #Niflheim #historicalweapons #bowandarrow #thorshammer #snowyforest #heathens #pagan #blackmetal #folklore #vikingclothing #pagansofinstagram #sagas #vikingsofinstagram #gameofthrones #norsemythology (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUKu0jHeal/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18qqy1zbe5umw