Rilanga Underbelt

A piece of underwear covering the lower belly, worn by Rilanga around the time of the Final War.

Appearance

The kegmugup was a broad belt of fabric which was wrapped around the hips. To keep it from sliding up to the waist, it was secured in place by two straps running between the tail and either leg. Those could be detached on the front side when necessary.
The fabric was rather lightweight, finely-woven and mostly in its natural color. The hems and straps sometimes showed a subtle color for decoration.

Manufacturing process

The kegmugup was commonly made with the help of sewing machines. Its edges were hemmed with folded ribbons of the same fabric in order to keep them from fraying.

History

Origins

It is likely that this form of underwear already existed before the Rilanga Union and the Ran-E-Zu Confederation were founded. While no records about it survived the Final War, the similarity to Ran-E-Zu underbelts implies as much.

Legacy

The underbelts worn by the Rilsu today retain most of the old design aspects. However, there is a wider range of fabrics in use and they often include decorations of some sort. Instead of buttons, the straps are commonly closed by either rubber bands looping around small hooks or magnetized wires woven directly into the fabric.

Significance

The kegmugup served to cover the cloaca for decency and added hygiene. It was usually kept simple without decorations. On one hand, this made it easier to wash, and on the other hand, it was not meant to be seen anyway. Strong colors or eye-catching embellishments were associated with loose sexual morals or prostitution, two things that the Rilanga culture heavily discouraged.

by Kathrin Janowski

Alternative name(s)

kegmugup

Item type

Clothing / Accessory

Rarity

common

Raw materials & Components

nundoleto fabric and thread
buttons of varying materials

Worn by

Rilanga