Editing Olitskur (section)

=== Fashions ===
Most Olitskens wear some variety of wetsuit, which they will pair with boots if they go above water often enough. Usually, these are made of treated leather or woven from a variety of flax-like seaweed. They use fish, seal, and bear leathers that have been treated for softness, stretch, and flexibility. If it fits tightly enough, these will be fur-lined for extra warmth. They are masters of tight sewing, creating near-invisible, water-tight seams. In big cities, you'll see more unusual silhouettes--like skirts and looser clothes--since the city is well-protected enough that no one who lives there needs to make a quick getaway from predators. Dying and staining takes place entirely in caverns above sea level. 

Because most Olitskens are wearing the same silhouette, accessorizing is extremely popular. Glass beadmakers in particular are held in high esteem: strings of beads make excellent accessories and are extremely versatile. Special beads are always available for purchase during festivals, and Olitskens will commission custom beads to commemorate major life events. Strings of special beads will often be displayed in the home, if not worn. Extra small seedbeads are sometimes woven together to create a form of beaded embroidery for clothing as well.

Aside from beads, Olitskens will decorate their wetsuits with appliques, color blocks, and sewn-on fish scales. Some will tie on cords of shell, shark teeth, coral, stones, or other ocean treasures as jewelry. The other most common accessory is a basket or weapon holder. All Olitskens are trained in self defense, and many carry weapons. Most weapons are sharpened bone or steel forged in hydrothermal vents. Traditional Olitsken weaponry consists of spears, harpoons, and other similar piercing, melee-type weapons.