Japanese Swordsmithing
Daisho
The term "Daishō" (大小) in Japanese refers to the traditional set of weapons borne by the samurai, comprised of a katana and either a wakizashi or a tantō. The katana...
Daisho
The term "Daishō" (大小) in Japanese refers to the traditional set of weapons borne by the samurai, comprised of a katana and either a wakizashi or a tantō. The katana...
Waraji
Waraji (草鞋) are traditional Japanese sandals or half shoes with laces. They are made from various durable plant fibers, including hemp, Myouga-ginger, bamboo fibers, cotton cords, and rice straw. Originally...
Waraji
Waraji (草鞋) are traditional Japanese sandals or half shoes with laces. They are made from various durable plant fibers, including hemp, Myouga-ginger, bamboo fibers, cotton cords, and rice straw. Originally...
Tabi
Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks. They reach up to the wearer's ankles and have a split between the big toe and the other toes, so they can be worn...
Tabi
Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks. They reach up to the wearer's ankles and have a split between the big toe and the other toes, so they can be worn...
Shitagi
The Shitagi (下着) is a type of underwear worn by the samurai class during the feudal era of Japan, under the armor. The function of this garment was to absorb...
Shitagi
The Shitagi (下着) is a type of underwear worn by the samurai class during the feudal era of Japan, under the armor. The function of this garment was to absorb...
Kiahan
Kiahan (脚絆), also known as Kyahan, was an auxiliary component of Japanese armor. It was a stocking/band that the bushi (warrior) wore on the bare calf, onto which the shin...
Kiahan
Kiahan (脚絆), also known as Kyahan, was an auxiliary component of Japanese armor. It was a stocking/band that the bushi (warrior) wore on the bare calf, onto which the shin...
Hakama
Hakama (袴) refers to the divided skirt or wide trousers that the samurai wore during the feudal period in Japan. Hakama is an outer garment worn over a kimono or...
Hakama
Hakama (袴) refers to the divided skirt or wide trousers that the samurai wore during the feudal period in Japan. Hakama is an outer garment worn over a kimono or...