Loosi
Loosi is a traditional textile-dyeing technique and design system originating in the fictional archipelago of Lumeria in the world of Elaris. The term denotes both the method of binding fabric to resist dye and the characteristic motifs that emerge from the process. Historically, loosi was practiced by coastal craft guilds and served as a marker of communal identity and status.
The core technique combines wax-resist and multi-stage dyeing. Artisans apply a beeswax- or resin-based resist in
Motifs include geometric tessellations, spirals, and interlaced bands inspired by marine and agricultural life. The color
In the present-day setting of Elaris, loosi has gained attention from artisans and collectors. Many communities