Jin Baori

The Jin-Baori (Japanese: 陣羽織, approx. "Field Camp Pull-over") or Jim-Baori is a light armor from Japan.

The Jin-Baori is a type of doublet worn for ceremonial occasions. It is usually made of fabric, silk, damask, brocade, or leather. It usually has no sleeves but a collar. The different versions are named as follows:

  • Hampi-Baori: sleeveless
  • Karaka-Baori: no sleeves, but ruffles on the shoulder
  • Sode-Baori: flowing sleeves

Some of the Jin-Baori had brigandine trim on the shoulders for armor. They are often very richly embroidered and often bear the emblem of the clan or feudal lord (e.g., "Tokugawa-Mon") on the back.

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