Dear eladner1024-ga;
Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting question.
The tunic worn by Obi-Wan (the character from the Star Wars series
pictured) is Jedi garb. It is essentially the same clothing worn by
the character Qui-Gon, a fellow Jedi:
QUI GON JINN
http://sw.book.free.fr/Images/Images/episode%201/qui_gon_jinn.jpg
The Jedi tunics are widely known among Star Wars movie buffs and
aficionados to have been made of a fabric called ?silk noil? and wool
gauze. The making of Jedi costumes for parties and conventions is a
favorite topic among the more obsessed fans. Here is an excerpt from
one discussion in which the fabrics of the Jedi garb are described in
detail:
?For now I am going to focus on the style worn by Master Jedi Qui-Gon
Jinn and his padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi. From what I have learned so far,
the Jedi outfits seem to consist of 6 basic parts. The inner tunic
(layer 1), the tunic (layer 2), the tabard or vest (layer 3), the
pants, the obi or sash, and the outer robe or cloak. Other misc. items
include the belt with pouches and various equipment, boots and of
course a lightsaber.
Fabric Recommendations
Qui-Gon's Tunic, Inner Tunic, Tabard and Obi/Sash appears to have been
made out of Raw Silk also called Silk Noil. Leiasky pointed out that
Obiwan's Tunic, Inner Tunic, Stole/Tabard, Obi/Sash looks as though it
was made from wool gauze although a medium weight, ivory Linen
(lightweight for the inner tunic) would make a good subtitute.
Both Qui-Gon's and Obi-wan's pants appear to have been made using a
medium to heavy weight Habotai or Silk Broadcloth (at least 16mm). The
Cloaks were made of Wool. Since Linen and Silk and Wool are not within
everyone's budget, consider using a medium weight cotton or natural
unbleached muslin. Try to avoid synthetic fabrics. They are much
hotter and do not allow much air to circulate. With three layers and a
Cloak using natural fibers will make a huge difference in how
comfortable you are.?
JEDI GARB
http://www.angelfire.com/movies/nobudgetsfx/jedigarb.html
Silk Noil is not the easiest thing in the world to obtain, but it is
available at a cost.
SILK ROAD FABRICS
http://www.srfabrics.com/silks/noil.htm
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Tutuzdad ? Google Answers Researcher
OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES
GOOGLE
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=%22Silk+Noil%22+JEDI
BASIC OVERVIEW
http://www.rebellegion.com/jedigarb/basicoverview.html
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