gyzött

Gyzött is a traditional textile weaving technique associated with the fictional communities of the Highlands of Varnere in a constructed cultural universe. It is defined by a three-layer interlock pattern that yields a subtly raised, scale-like texture on fabrics. The term is thought to derive from the local words gy, meaning thread, and zött, meaning interlace, though exact origins are uncertain.

Historical references to gyzött appear in archival records dating to the late medieval period in the region's trade routes. The technique diffused to neighboring areas through merchant networks, influencing various regional weaving styles.

Weaving is performed on a broad loom; weavers use wool or linen, sometimes mixed with plant fibers. A supplementary weft carries the distinctive pattern. Dyes come from local plants producing blue, brown, and green hues. The process is arduous and traditionally taught through apprenticeships lasting several years.

Gyzött textiles are used in ceremonial garments, shrouds, and home fabrics; the patterns symbolize communal memory and agricultural cycles. In modern times, there are revival initiatives, galleries, and craft cooperatives, though production remains artisanal.