vestustes
Vestustes is a term used in textile studies and worldbuilding to describe a category of ceremonial garments associated with the fictional Vestan culture. In this context vestustes function as ritual attire worn during temple processions, initiations, and other public rites. The term was coined to illustrate how ancient-style dress can encode social status, religious affiliation, and ceremonial roles within a culture.
Etymology and scope: The word vestustes draws on Latin vestis, meaning clothing, with a plural-like suffix to
Description and construction: Vestustes are typically depicted as long tunics or robes made from linen or wool,
Cultural context and use: In the fictional corpus, vestustes are associated with ceremonial spaces such as
Significance: The vestustes concept helps explore how dress can reflect social structure, gendered or clerical roles,
See also: Textile archaeology, ritual dress, Bronze Age clothing.