I’ve tried reverse lookup and it just keeps sending me to Pinterest, so pardon the post.

Does anyone know what this is called and/or the shape? Like, is this one long rectangle, a ruana, etc.? I really like it but can’t seem to find one that’s this big. I either want to buy it or possibly make it, but I can’t figure out what the shape is.

  • DoubleDongle@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    There may be a more specific term for that particular design, but it’s a cloak or a shawl. Likely rectangular to my eye, but I’m not a pro.

  • collapse_already@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Looks like you got your answer so I am just going to complain that I can’t set my search engine to never give me results from Pinterest. I hate that site. I can block it in my firewall, but it shows up way too much in search results.

    • xuv@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      12 days ago

      uBlacklist is a browser extension that can filter out any site you want from a variety of search engines. Some search engines let you configure rules for sites to exclude directly, e.g. Kagi

    • 2ugly2live@lemmy.worldOP
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      11 days ago

      Same. Pinterest was the first couple pages of results, which is baffling, because you’d think the creator/source would be the first thing to pop up. I’m glad for the tips below but Pinterest is awful for image searches. Just ruins the results all over the web.

  • grysbok@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    12 days ago

    It reminds me of what’s often sold as a “pashmina” around me (USA), but it looks much wider along the tasseled edge than the pashminas I have.

  • kubica@fedia.io
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    12 days ago

    I would have called it a Poncho but I’m not sure if this is considered one.

    • bzLem0n@lemmy.ca
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      12 days ago

      Nope, it’s a shawl, a poncho would have a hole for the head in the middle whereas a shawl wraps around the shoulders.

  • djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Could I wear this around? Would people find it strange if I had a large velvet shawl? It looks like great fantasy traveler clothing.

    • RebekahWSD@lemmy.world
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      12 days ago

      I would find it very normal on an older lady who also was wearing very unique glasses!

      As in, I’ve seen that lady wear this

        • grysbok@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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          12 days ago

          My partner almost always has a shawl tied around his waist, like a sash or belt. For him it’s a comfort object that can convert to shield him from the sun or cold. For me it’s a warm thing I can borrow that smells like him.

          Anyways, he’s genderqueer sometimes, if that helps. And no one’s ever given him guff about his shawls that I know of. (Edit: I guess he might be called genderfluid, but he’s not very into labels, but wouldn’t mind me labeling him to strangers he’ll never meet)

    • misterdoctor@lemmy.world
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      12 days ago

      You can wear anything you want. If people find it strange, that’s on them. I do think it wouldn’t be a common garment but it looks amazing and cozy and practical. I want one really bad, to be honest. I’ve also found that people typically don’t care about anyone else besides themselves which is a little sad but kind of comforting in terms of wearing sick high fantasy cloaks to the local wendy’s.

      • KingJalopy @lemm.ee
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        12 days ago

        Every time I get a haircut they’re like so what would you like. I always say, I’m not the one who has to see it so just make it reasonable for others I guess. I’m the same with clothes, who cares what anyone wears?? If people don’t like it like you said, that’s on them.

        • misterdoctor@lemmy.world
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          12 days ago

          Totally! If I see someone confidently wearing something different from usual, I honestly get inspiration from them. It’s admirable to be comfortable enough with who you are that when you find something you feel great in, you just wear it regardless of how common it is.

    • 2ugly2live@lemmy.worldOP
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      12 days ago

      I’m about to find out how strange it is, because I love it 👀

      I don’t mind being the city’s vagabond.

      • tamal3@lemmy.world
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        12 days ago

        Agreed, “cloak” feels bigger and heavier than “shawl.” Cloaks aren’t necessarily specific though: you might get coats, or ponchos, or shawls.

        Maybe search “shawl cloak”?!

        Edit: The user below has it! Search “rechteckmantel.”

  • 10MeterFeldweg@feddit.org
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    12 days ago

    Sorry, that I just know the German name, it is called a “Rechteckmantel” which basically translates to rectangular cloak. It was worn from the bronze age into early medieval times in Europe. It is basically as others pointed out just a rectangular piece of wool fabric, much like a blanket. It can be used as such one when travelling.

    The “Rechteckmantel” used to be closed with a brooch or a pin and could be worn in various ways. The one in the picture for example is of someone who expects to have to use his right arm for working or drawing a weapon. But one could also close the cloak in the front with a bit more overlap for more warmth but that would limit movement by a lot.

    It is a very comfortable piece of clothing. I have a hobbyist interest in living history and my “Rechteckmantel” served me well during many cold nights.